The Boot Staff

Whitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

On April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Kenny Rogers has died. He was 81 years old.

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

On Sept. 13, 2009, Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards for "You Belong With Me" was infamously interrupted by Kanye West.

On June 1, 1999, Paisley released his debut album, 'Who Needs Pictures', which had two No. 1 hits and sealed his place in country music.

Happy Opry anniversary, Charley Pride!

When Nelson recorded 'Red Headed Stranger' in 1975, his record label thought it was too difficult a listening experience to succeed.

Nothing beats a cool country soundtrack to crank up while you're exploring those wide-open spaces in your chosen mode of transportation.

Celebrate the good times!

On Feb. 18, 2010, Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" single was certified double-platinum, for sales of 2 million copies.

What a night for Kacey Musgraves!