40 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 140 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 1Written by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson, "Always on My Mind" was the title track of and debut single from Nelson's 30th studio album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
66 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Bombs in Las Vegas Debut66 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Bombs in Las Vegas DebutOn this day (April 23) in 1956, Presley made his debut in Las Vegas, where his performance was not well received.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
18 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Gives His Final Public Live Performance18 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Gives His Final Public Live PerformanceOn July 5, 2003, Johnny Cash gave his final public live performance, a 30-minute set at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
53 Years Ago: ‘The Johnny Cash Show’ Premieres53 Years Ago: ‘The Johnny Cash Show’ PremieresOn June 7, 1969, 'The Johnny Cash Show' premiered on ABC.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
51 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is Released51 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is ReleasedOn April 12, 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was released as a single.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
66 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Records ‘I Walk the Line’66 Years Ago: 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
63 Years Ago: Buddy Holly Killed in a Plane Crash63 Years Ago: Buddy Holly Killed in a Plane CrashA country music icon was almost on the plane with him ...The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
‘9 to 5′, 40 Years Later: Dolly Parton’s Movie Theme Remains One of the Most Socially Impactful Songs Ever‘9 to 5′, 40 Years Later: Dolly Parton’s Movie Theme Remains One of the Most Socially Impactful Songs EverEvery time you see Reba McEntire on the silver or TV screen or hear Shania Twain singing songs with a vamping, rock core, Dolly Parton's there. Marcus K. DowlingMarcus K. Dowling
51 Years Ago: Johnny Cash’s ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ Hits No. 151 Years Ago: Johnny Cash’s ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ Hits No. 1On Oct. 10, 1970, Cash's "Sunday Morning Coming Down" landed at No. 1.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
48 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Hits No. 1 With ‘I Will Always Love You’48 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.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff