27 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Hits No. 1 With ‘XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)’27 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Hits No. 1 With ‘XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)’On Sept. 10, 1994, Yearwood's single "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" became her second No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
33 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Hits No. 1 With ‘I Wonder Do You Think of Me’33 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Hits No. 1 With ‘I Wonder Do You Think of Me’Sept. 9, 1989, was a bittersweet day for friends and family of the late Whitley. The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
44 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings’ ‘Greatest Hits’ Album Certified Platinum44 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings’ ‘Greatest Hits’ Album Certified PlatinumOn Sept. 7, 1979, Jennings' 'Greatest Hits' album was certified platinum, for sales in excess of one million units.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
31 Years Ago: Vince Gill Earns His First No. 1 Hit With ‘I Still Believe in You’31 Years Ago: Vince Gill Earns His First No. 1 Hit With ‘I Still Believe in You’Gill earned his first No. 1 hit, "I Still Believe in You," on Sept. 5, 1992.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
12 Years Ago: Jason Aldean Goes Gold With ‘Big Green Tractor’12 Years Ago: Jason Aldean Goes Gold With ‘Big Green Tractor’On Sept. 2, 2009, Aldean's single "Big Green Tractor," from his 'Wide Open' album, earned gold status.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
44 Years Ago: Willie Nelson and Leon Russell Share No. 1 Spot With ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ Remake44 Years Ago: Willie Nelson and Leon Russell Share No. 1 Spot With ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ RemakeOn Sept. 1, 1979, Nelson and Russell hit the No. 1 spot with their remake of the Elvis Presley hit "Heartbreak Hotel."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
29 Years Ago: Clay Walker Earns First Platinum Record With Self-Titled Debut29 Years Ago: Clay Walker Earns First Platinum Record With Self-Titled DebutOn Aug. 31, 1994, Walker earned his first platinum record with his self-titled debut album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
49 Years Ago: George Jones Earns No. 1 Hit With ‘The Grand Tour’49 Years Ago: George Jones Earns No. 1 Hit With ‘The Grand Tour’On Aug. 31, 1974, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with his song "The Grand Tour," which was the title track of his 41st studio album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
26 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney Scores First No. 1 Hit With ‘She’s Got It All’26 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney Scores First No. 1 Hit With ‘She’s Got It All’On Aug. 30, 1997, Chesney scored his first No. 1 hit with the single "She's Got It All."Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
39 Years Ago: George Strait Earns First No. 1 Hit With ‘Fool Hearted Memory’39 Years Ago: George Strait Earns First No. 1 Hit With ‘Fool Hearted Memory’On Aug. 28, 1982, Strait earned his first No. 1 hit with his single "Fool Hearted Memory."Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
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
18 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Is Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry18 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Is Inducted Into the Grand Ole OpryOn Aug. 23, 2003, Adkins was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff