Every ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverEvery ACM Awards Album of the Year Award Winner EverAll 50-plus of 'em. Carrie HortonCarrie Horton
34 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Dies34 Years Ago: Keith Whitley DiesWhitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Top 5 Eddy Arnold SongsTop 5 Eddy Arnold SongsThe country music legend suited the industry’s desired image during two phases of a career that spanned seven decades.Bobby MooreBobby Moore
14 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Gives UT Knoxville Commencement Address, Earns Honorary Doctorate14 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Gives UT Knoxville Commencement Address, Earns Honorary DoctorateParton also gave the commencement address at UT Knoxville that year.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
41 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 141 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 1On May 8, 1982, Nelson's version of "Always on My Mind" hit No. 1 on the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
47 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree47 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Receives Honorary Doctorate DegreeOn May 8, 1976, "the Man in Black" received an honorary doctorate degree from National University in San Diego, Calif.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
74 Years Ago: Hank Williams Gets His First No. 1 Song With ‘Lovesick Blues’74 Years Ago: Hank Williams Gets His First No. 1 Song With ‘Lovesick Blues’On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with "Lovesick Blues."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
34 Years Ago: Naomi Judd Marries Larry Strickland34 Years Ago: Naomi Judd Marries Larry StricklandRest in peace, Naomi.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Top 10 Country Wedding SongsTop 10 Country Wedding SongsThere's no bigger moment in a person's life than the day they exchange vows, and country music is rich with love songs filled with pledges of undying love and devotion, perfect for couples on that most special of days.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
22 Years Ago: Blake Shelton Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut22 Years Ago: Blake Shelton Makes His Grand Ole Opry DebutOn May 5, 2001, Shelton made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, performing "Austin," from his self-titled debut album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Top 10 Songs Written By Luke LairdTop 10 Songs Written By Luke LairdDaaaang, he's written a lot of hits!Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
PICTURES: Randy Travis Through the YearsPICTURES: Randy Travis Through the YearsTravis endured a difficult childhood -- but he found his salvation through music. Angela StefanoAngela Stefano