The Boot Staff

Story Behind the Song: Carrie Underwood, ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’

Underwood's first single from her debut album, 'Some Hearts', spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned a Top 10 spot on the Christian Songs chart (No. 4), a Top 20 spot on the Hot 100 (No. 20) and Top 30 spot on the Adult…

26 Years Ago: Garth Brooks’ ‘Ropin’ the Wind’ Goes Diamond

On Nov. 16, 1994, Brooks made history.

26 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.

51 Years Ago: ‘Hee Haw’ Makes Prime-Time Debut on CBS

On June 15, 1969, the TV show 'Hee Haw' made its prime-time debut on CBS.

61 Years Ago: Randy Travis Is Born in Monroe, N.C.

Happy birthday, Randy!

17 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’

On April 3, 2004, "When the Sun Goes Down" became a No. 1 hit.

53 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney Is Born in Tennessee

Happy birthday, Kenny!