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The Boot Staff
![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
![64 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Performs at San Quentin State Prison](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2013/09/Johnny-Cash-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
64 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Performs at San Quentin State Prison
On Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.
![64 Years Ago: Buddy Holly Killed in a Plane Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/01/Buddy-Holly.jpg?w=980&q=75)
64 Years Ago: Buddy Holly Killed in a Plane Crash
A country music icon was almost on the plane with him ...
![49 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Hits No. 1 With ‘I Will Always Love You’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/06/dolly-parton-i-will-always-love-you-no-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
49 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Hits No. 1 With ‘I Will Always Love You’
On June 8, 1974, Parton's "I Will Always Love You," from her 'Jolene' album, soared to the top of the charts.
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What Would Elvis Presley Look Like If He Was Still Alive?
The King of Rock and Roll remains a vital influence on artists the world over, and the mythology surrounding him has grown to epic proportions.
![54 Years Ago: ‘Hee Haw’ Makes Prime-Time Debut on CBS](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/06/hee-haw-cbs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
54 Years Ago: ‘Hee Haw’ Makes Prime-Time Debut on CBS
On June 15, 1969, the TV show 'Hee Haw' made its prime-time debut on CBS.
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74 Years Ago: Sun Studio Opens in Memphis, Tenn.
Jan. 3, 1950, was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time.