Annie Zaleski

On Dec. 3, 1968, Presley made his triumphant return to the stage with an NBC TV special presented by the Singer sewing company.

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 7, 2003, Chesney set a career milestone: He headlined his first stadium concert.

Parton also gave the commencement address at UT Knoxville that year.

On April 20, 1993, Keith released his self-titled debut album.

Do y'all agree?

On the night of Nov. 10, 1973, Akeman and his wife, Estelle, were murdered after interrupting a burglary at their home.

Parton has released more than 60 albums and has amassed dozens of indelible singles. So why has "Jolene" in particular risen to the top and become her most iconic song?

Brown and Jae are made for each other.

Here are 20 country No. 1 hits that double as tangible proof that chart success isn't the only way to measure greatness.

We still listen to these regularly!

On Sept. 15, 2007, Brooks made history with his song "More Than a Memory."