The Boot Staff

On Dec. 19, 1980, Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie '9 to 5'.

On Oct. 19, 1999, Urban's self-titled debut album as a solo artist was released.

On Oct. 15, 1969, Cash took home a record-setting five CMA Awards, including the night's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year.

On Sept. 30, 1954, Cline signed her first recording contract with Four Star Records.

On Sept. 29, 1993, Gill won five CMA Awards, including one for Entertainer of the Year.

On Sept. 14, 1979, Rogers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On Sept. 1, 1979, Nelson and Russell hit the No. 1 spot with their remake of the Elvis Presley hit "Heartbreak Hotel."

Whitley's rich musical legacy makes us wonder what kind of impact he would have made on country music had he lived longer ...

Parton and Stallone made an improbable pairing for the 1984 box office dud 'Rhinestone'.

On June 2, 1986, Travis released his major-label debut album, 'Storms of Life', on Warner Bros. Records.

Rest in peace, Naomi.

On April 30, 1994, Hill topped the charts for the second time with "Piece of My Heart."