Annie Zaleski

On the night of Nov. 10, 1973, Akeman and his wife, Estelle, were murdered after interrupting a burglary at their home.

Dawson and Sykes started dating on March 10, 2017 — and from there, the couple's relationship has been nothing but bliss, career milestones and a romantic engagement.

On Oct. 12, 1993, Hill released her debut album, 'Take Me as I Am'.

On July 20, 1968, Cash hit No. 1 on the country charts with a live version of "Folsom Prison Blues."

On June 15, 1963, Owens landed his first No. 1 single: the song "Act Naturally."

On June 13, 1989, Mary Chapin Carpenter released her second album, 'State of the Heart'.

On June 6, 1980, 'Urban Cowboy' hit theaters.

Here's a look back at the Eagles' history with country music that confirms the group's major impact on the genre.

Parton's charity efforts are legendary, not just in her home state of Tennessee but worldwide.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a musician who isn't influenced by the Beatles.

On Jan. 30, 2000, Hill had the distinct honor of opening Super Bowl XXXIV at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta by singing the National Anthem.

Nicks grew up familiar with country as she adored her grandfather, AJ Nicks, who was an aspiring country and Western singer-songwriter.