Annie Zaleski

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.

It was a big year for country music at the Super Bowl.

To this day, the song lives on.

On Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

On Aug. 31, 1993, Brooks released his fifth studio album, 'In Pieces'.

On July 5, 2003, Cash gave his final public live performance, a 30-minute set at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va.

On June 30, 1993, Chesney signed his first record deal, with the newly opened country division of Capricorn Records.

On June 29, 1968, Wynette hit No. 1 on the U.S. country charts with "D-I-V-O-R-C-E."

On June 15, 1963, Owens landed his first No. 1 single: the song "Act Naturally."

Little did Turner know at the time that furthering his education would also change his personal life.