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
53 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s ‘After the Fire Is Gone’ Hits No. 153 Years Ago: Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s ‘After the Fire Is Gone’ Hits No. 1On April 3, 1971, Lynn and Twitty's debut single, "After the Fire Is Gone," landed at the top of the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
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