In 2005, Country Legend, Sammi Smith dies in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

In 2004, Buck Owens engraves one of his signature red, white and blue guitars and ships it to Josh Turner

In 1998, Alabama picks up three multi-platinum albums: “Mountain Music” is certified quintuple-platinum, “Roll On” hits quadruple-platinum, and “Greatest Hits, Volume III” reaches double-platinum

In 1993, Mercury Records releases Toby Keith’s first hit, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy”

1992, Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” album is certified platinum and double-platinum, 23 years after its release

In 1986, The Judds grab their second gold album, for “Rockin’ With The Rhythm”

In 1983, Crystal Gayle attains a #1