Annie Zaleski

Recipients are being "recognized for their achievements and influence in music, and for their enduring contributions to American and international culture."

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Yes, country stars are fun to follow on Instagram -- but so are their dogs!

On Feb. 2, 1993, Nelson finally settled his long-outstanding debt to the IRS.

On Dec. 3, 1968, Presley made his triumphant return to the stage with an NBC TV special presented by the Singer sewing company.

To determine the five biggest stories of each month, The Boot's staff looked at website traffic; the featured stories received the most visitors throughout the month in which they broke.

For the two chart weeks dated Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 1983, Rogers and Parton pulled off quite a feat.

On Oct. 4, 1978, Wynette was reportedly abducted from the parking lot of the Cain-Sloan Department Store in the Nashville neighborhood of Green Hills.

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On Sept. 15, 2007, Brooks made history with his song "More Than a Memory."