Country Music Memories: 'I'm No Stranger to the Rain' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: 'I'm No Stranger to the Rain' Hits No. 1On April 8, 1989, "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" became Whitley's last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'Come on Over' Goes DiamondCountry Music Memories: 'Come on Over' Goes DiamondOn April 7, 1999, 'Come on Over' was certified diamond, for sales of 10 million units.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: George Jones Performs His Final ConcertCountry Music Memories: George Jones Performs His Final ConcertOn April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: The Judds' 'Why Not Me' Goes GoldCountry Music Memories: The Judds' 'Why Not Me' Goes GoldOn April 4, 1985, the Judds earned their first gold album, for 'Why Not Me'.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: 'When the Sun Goes Down' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: 'When the Sun Goes Down' Hits No. 1On April 3, 2004, "When the Sun Goes Down" became a No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'After the Fire Is Gone' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: '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
Country Music Memories: 'Louisiana Hayride' Radio Show DebutsCountry Music Memories: 'Louisiana Hayride' Radio Show DebutsOn April 3, 1948, the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride' premiered.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Country Music Memories: Johnny Cash Records 'I Walk the Line'Country Music Memories: 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
Country Music Memories: The Country Music Hall of Fame OpensCountry Music Memories: The Country Music Hall of Fame OpensOn April 1, 1967, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Nashville, Tenn.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: Tootsie's Orchid Lounge OpensCountry Music Memories: Tootsie's Orchid Lounge OpensOn March 29, 1960, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge opened in Nashville, Tenn.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff