Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning: Country Stars Remember 9/11Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning: Country Stars Remember 9/11Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
18 Years Ago: Jo Dee Messina Runs the Boston Marathon18 Years Ago: Jo Dee Messina Runs the Boston MarathonOn April 17, 2006, Messina ran the Boston Marathon ... and completed the race, even after injuring her knee.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
14 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame14 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of FameOn April 16, 2010, Jackson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
35 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Serves as Host and Musical Guest on ‘SNL’35 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Serves as Host and Musical Guest on ‘SNL’On April 15, 1989, Parton served as both the host and musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live'.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
53 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is Released53 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is ReleasedOn April 12, 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was released as a single.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
35 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Releases His Debut Album35 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Releases His Debut Album'Garth Brooks' debuted on April 12, 1989. The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
32 Years Ago: Wynonna Judd Hits No. 1 With Debut Solo Single32 Years Ago: Wynonna Judd Hits No. 1 With Debut Solo SingleOn April 11, 1992, Judd earned her first hit as a solo artist.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
29 Years Ago: George Strait Records ‘Check Yes or No’ and ‘I Know She Still Loves Me’29 Years Ago: George Strait Records ‘Check Yes or No’ and ‘I Know She Still Loves Me’On April 10, 1995, Strait recorded "Check Yes or No" and "I Know She Still Loves Me" for his 'Strait Out of the Box' album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
33 Years Ago: Patty Loveless Earns First Gold Album With ‘Honky Tonk Angel’33 Years Ago: Patty Loveless Earns First Gold Album With ‘Honky Tonk Angel’On April 9, 1991, Loveless received her first gold album, for her 1988 'Honky Tonk Angel' record.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
55 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Releases ‘Nashville Skyline’55 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Releases ‘Nashville Skyline’On April 9, 1969, Dylan released his ninth studio album, 'Nashville Skyline'.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
25 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’ Earns Diamond Certification25 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’ Earns Diamond CertificationOn April 7, 1999, 'Come on Over' was certified diamond, for sales of 10 million units.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
11 Years Ago: George Jones Performs His Final Concert11 Years Ago: George Jones Performs His Final ConcertOn April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
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
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