Annie Zaleski
14 Years Ago: Darius Rucker Releases His Debut Country Single
On May 27, 2008, Darius Rucker released his debut country single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It."
Top 10 Country Albums of the 1990s
We still listen to these regularly!
Luke Combs + Nicole Hocking — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
The affectionate couple started dating in 2016, when Combs was just an up-and-coming musician.
19 Years Ago: Johnny Cash’s ‘Hurt’ Receives 6 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations
Cash's late-career comeback reached another peak on July 24, 2003.
74 Years Ago: Roy Acuff Declares His Candidacy for Tennessee Governor
On July 24, 1948, Acuff declared his candidacy for governor of Tennessee.
7 Years Ago: Luke Bryan’s ‘Drink a Beer’ Hits No. 1
During the week of Feb. 15, 2014, "Drink a Beer" began its five-week reign atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Kane Brown + Katelyn Jae — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
Brown and Jae are made for each other.
24 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Hits No. 1 With ‘To Make You Feel My Love’
On Aug. 1, 1998, Brooks reached No. 1 on the country charts with a cover of the Bob Dylan-written "To Make You Feel My Love."
29 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney Signs His First Record Deal
On June 30, 1993, Chesney signed his first record deal, with the newly opened country division of Capricorn Records.
9 Years Ago: Danielle Bradbery Wins ‘The Voice’
On June 18, 2013, Bradbery emerged as the winner of Season 4 of 'The Voice'.
Dolly Parton’s ‘I Will Always Love You': Why the Iconic Breakup Song Endures
On June 8, 1974, Parton's "I Will Always Love You" started its first and only week at No. 1 on the charts.
29 Years Ago: Toby Keith Earns His First No. 1 Song
On June 5, 1993, Keith earned his first No. 1 song on the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart, "Should've Been a Cowboy."