The Boot Staff

On March 6, 1999, Evans earned her first No. 1 hit with "No Place That Far," the title track from her sophomore album.

Rest in peace, Patsy ...

On Jan. 31, 1993, Brooks sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, but not without controversy.

It was Jackson's 10th No. 1 hit.

On Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.

Parton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.

Dec. 25, 1999, was a Christmas to remember for Hill.

Remakes, also commonly known as cover songs, go all the way back to the earliest days of popular music and have stretched across myriad musical genres.

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Shania Twain, one of the world's best-selling artists, is the whole package: an enviable singing voice, sassy personality, gorgeous looks and top-notch country-pop hits.

Whitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.

On May 2, 1989, Black released his debut album, 'Killin' Time,' which sold more than 3 million copies and spawned five No. 1 hits.