Annie Zaleski

On Feb. 1, 1978, Parton earned her first-ever gold single.

On Jan. 30, 2000, Hill had the distinct honor of opening Super Bowl XXXIV at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta by singing the National Anthem.

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It was a big year for country music at the Super Bowl.

To this day, the song lives on.

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On Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

On April 23, 2009, Swift launched her first headlining tour.

On June 7, 2003, Chesney set a career milestone: He headlined his first stadium concert.

On June 5, 1993, Keith earned his first No. 1 song on the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart, "Should've Been a Cowboy."

Not every artist finds country success when coming in from a different genre ... but these men and women did!

On Jan. 30, 2000, Hill had the distinct honor of opening Super Bowl XXXIV at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta by singing the National Anthem.