39 Years Ago: The Judds Score First Gold Album With ‘Why Not Me’39 Years Ago: The Judds Score First Gold Album With ‘Why Not Me’On April 4, 1985, the Judds earned their first gold album, for 'Why Not Me'.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
20 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’20 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’On April 3, 2004, "When the Sun Goes Down" became a No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
76 Years Ago: ‘Louisiana Hayride’ Radio Show Debuts76 Years Ago: ‘Louisiana Hayride’ Radio Show DebutsOn April 3, 1948, the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride' premiered.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
68 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Records ‘I Walk the Line’68 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Records ‘I Walk the Line’On April 2, 1956, Cash recorded what would become one of his most famous songs.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
57 Years Ago: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Opens57 Years Ago: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum OpensOn April 1, 1967, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Nashville, Tenn.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
64 Years Ago: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Opens in Nashville64 Years Ago: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Opens in NashvilleOn March 29, 1960, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge opened in Nashville, Tenn.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
59 Years Ago: Roger Miller Hits No. 1 With ‘King of the Road’59 Years Ago: Roger Miller Hits No. 1 With ‘King of the Road’On March 27, 1965, Miller's "King of the Road" hit No. 1 on the country charts.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
8 Years Ago: Margo Price Releases ‘Midwest Farmer’s Daughter,’ Her Debut Album8 Years Ago: Margo Price Releases ‘Midwest Farmer’s Daughter,’ Her Debut AlbumOn March 26, 2016, Margo Price released her debut album, 'Midwest Farmer's Daughter'.Angela StefanoAngela Stefano
24 Years Ago: Nickel Creek Release Their Debut Album24 Years Ago: Nickel Creek Release Their Debut AlbumOn March 21, 2000, Nickel Creek released their self-titled debut album, produced by Alison Krauss.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
35 Years Ago: Suzy Bogguss Releases Her Major-Label Debut Album35 Years Ago: Suzy Bogguss Releases Her Major-Label Debut AlbumOn March 21, 1989, Bogguss released her major-label debut album, 'Somewhere Between'.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
11 Years Ago: Kacey Musgraves Debuts With ‘Same Trailer Different Park’11 Years Ago: Kacey Musgraves Debuts With ‘Same Trailer Different Park’On March 19, 2013, Musgraves released her major-label debut album, 'Same Trailer Different Park'.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski