The Boot Staff
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’
On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.
25 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Joins the Grand Ole Opry
On March 13, 1999, Yearwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
55 Years Ago: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs Split Up
On March 11, 1969, Flatt and Scruggs ended their musical partnership, which spanned more than 25 years.
26 Years Ago: Sara Evans Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut
On March 7, 1998, Evans made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
25 Years Ago: Sara Evans Scores First No. 1 Hit
On March 6, 1999, Evans earned her first No. 1 hit with "No Place That Far," the title track from her sophomore album.
61 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Dies in a Plane Crash
Rest in peace, Patsy.
41 Years Ago: George Jones Marries Nancy Sepulvado
On March 4, 1983, Jones wed Nancy Sepulvado at his sister's house in Woodville, Texas.
56 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Marries June Carter in Franklin, Ky.
On March 1, 1968, Cash wed Carter in Franklin, Ky.
34 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Releases His Debut Album, ‘Here in the Real World’
On Feb. 27, 1990, Jackson released 'Here In The Real World' on Arista Records.
56 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Proposes to June Carter
On Feb. 22, 1968, Cash proposed to Carter while they were onstage together in London, Ontario, Canada.