39 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson Record ‘Highwayman’39 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson Record ‘Highwayman’Talk about an anniversary to remember!The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
66 Years Ago: Lyle Lovett Is Born in Texas66 Years Ago: Lyle Lovett Is Born in TexasHappy birthday, Lyle Lovett!Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
85 Years Ago: Charlie Daniels Is Born in Wilmington, N.C.85 Years Ago: Charlie Daniels Is Born in Wilmington, N.C.Happy birthday, Charlie!Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
53 Years Ago: Johnny Cash’s ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ Hits No. 153 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
49 Years Ago: Inaugural Volunteer Jam Held in Nashville49 Years Ago: Inaugural Volunteer Jam Held in NashvilleOn Oct. 4, 1974, the first-ever Volunteer Jam was held at the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
48 Years Ago: Gram Parsons Dies48 Years Ago: Gram Parsons DiesOn Sept. 19, 1973, Parsons passed away from an overdose of morphine and alcohol.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
10 Reasons to Celebrate Johnny Cash’s Legend10 Reasons to Celebrate Johnny Cash’s LegendHe's is nothing less than a national treasure and an absolute legend in not just the country genre but music as a whole.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Top 8 Unforgettable Johnny Cash MomentsTop 8 Unforgettable Johnny Cash MomentsHe's not just a country music icon; he's a music icon, periodChristina VinsonChristina Vinson
20 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Dies20 Years Ago: Johnny Cash DiesOn Sept. 12, 2003, Cash passed away after suffering complications from diabetes.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
42 Years Ago: Charlie Daniels Hits No. 1 With ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’42 Years Ago: Charlie Daniels Hits No. 1 With ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’On Aug. 25, 1979, Daniels earned his first No. 1 hit, with his single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff