56 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Proposes to June Carter56 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Proposes to June CarterOn Feb. 22, 1968, Cash proposed to Carter while they were onstage together in London, Ontario, Canada.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
25 Years Ago: Brad Paisley’s Debut Single Is Released25 Years Ago: Brad Paisley’s Debut Single Is ReleasedOn Feb. 22, 1999, Paisley released his debut single.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
70 Years Ago: Webb Pierce Hits No. 1 With ‘Slowly’70 Years Ago: Webb Pierce Hits No. 1 With ‘Slowly’During the week of Feb. 20, 1954, Pierce started his 17-week reign atop the 'Billboard' Best Sellers in Stores country chart with "Slowly."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
37 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Red Headed Stranger’ Film Premieres37 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Red Headed Stranger’ Film PremieresOn Feb. 19, 1987, Nelson's movie 'Red Headed Stranger' premiered in Austin, Texas.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner End Their Musical Partnership50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner End Their Musical PartnershipOn Feb. 19, 1974, Parton announced her split from Wagoner, after more than seven years of performing together.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
14 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert’s ‘Revolution’ Album Goes Gold14 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert’s ‘Revolution’ Album Goes GoldOn Feb. 16, 2010, Lambert earned a gold record.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
49 Years Ago: TG Sheppard Earns First No. 1 Hit With ‘Devil in the Bottle’49 Years Ago: TG Sheppard Earns First No. 1 Hit With ‘Devil in the Bottle’On Feb. 15, 1975, Sheppard's debut single, "Devil in the Bottle," hit No. 1. The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
39 Years Ago: Randy Travis Signs Recording Contract With Warner Bros. Records39 Years Ago: Randy Travis Signs Recording Contract With Warner Bros. RecordsOn Feb. 14, 1985, Travis signed his record deal with Warner Bros. Records.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
57 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s Debut Album Is Released57 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s Debut Album Is ReleasedOn Feb. 13, 1967, 'Hello, I'm Dolly' was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
31 Years Ago: Toby Keith Releases His Debut Single, ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’31 Years Ago: Toby Keith Releases His Debut Single, ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’In February of 1993, Keith released his debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
19 Years Ago: Rascal Flatts Ride to No. 1 With ‘Bless the Broken Road’19 Years Ago: Rascal Flatts Ride to No. 1 With ‘Bless the Broken Road’On Feb. 12, 2005, "Bless the Broken Road" hit No. 1.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
22 Years Ago: Jo Dee Messina Earns Second Platinum Album With ‘Burn’22 Years Ago: Jo Dee Messina Earns Second Platinum Album With ‘Burn’On Feb. 8, 2002, 'Burn' was certified platinum, for sales of one million units.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
29 Years Ago: Shania Twain Releases ‘The Woman in Me’29 Years Ago: Shania Twain Releases ‘The Woman in Me’On Feb. 7, 1995, Shania Twain released her second album, 'The Woman in Me'.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
62 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Is Born in Tulsa, Okla.62 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Is Born in Tulsa, Okla.Happy birthday, Garth! Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
24 Years Ago: The Chicks Hit No. 1 With ‘Cowboy, Take Me Away’24 Years Ago: The Chicks Hit No. 1 With ‘Cowboy, Take Me Away’The song is on their album 'Fly'.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
65 Years Ago: Buddy Holly Killed in a Plane Crash65 Years Ago: Buddy Holly Killed in a Plane CrashA country music icon was almost on the plane with him ...The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ Becomes a No. 1 Hit50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ Becomes a No. 1 HitOn Feb. 2, 1974, Parton earned her second No. 1 hit with "Jolene."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
46 Years Ago: ‘Here You Come Again’ Becomes Dolly Parton’s First Gold Single46 Years Ago: ‘Here You Come Again’ Becomes Dolly Parton’s First Gold SingleOn Feb. 1, 1978, Parton earned her first-ever gold single.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
31 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXVII31 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXVIIOn Jan. 31, 1993, Brooks sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, but not without controversy.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
14 Years Ago: Taylor Swift Sets a Record With Grammys Album of the Year Win14 Years Ago: Taylor Swift Sets a Record With Grammys Album of the Year WinOn Jan. 31, 2010, Swift became the youngest person in history to win Album of the Year at the Grammys.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff