Annie Zaleski

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.

On Dec. 2, 2017, Ballerini and Evans tied the knot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, after a whirlwind courtship.

Here are 20 country No. 1 hits that double as tangible proof that chart success isn't the only way to measure greatness.

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