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On March 29, 1960, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge opened in Nashville, Tenn.

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes became a part of history earlier this week, when he announced Ronnie Milsap as the newest member of the Country Music Hall of Fame at the official announcement ceremony in Nashville.