Editor's Picks

That's right. It's time for a major casino in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama region. Maybe between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. I don't care. Just DO IT! Why let Mississippi have all the fun? AND REVENUE? AND JOBS?

On April 17, 2006, Messina ran the Boston Marathon ... and completed the race, even after injuring her knee.

On April 16, 2010, Jackson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On April 15, 1989, Parton served as both the host and musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live'.

On April 12, 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was released as a single.

'Garth Brooks' debuted on April 12, 1989.

On April 11, 1992, Judd earned her first hit as a solo artist.

On April 10, 1995, Strait recorded "Check Yes or No" and "I Know She Still Loves Me" for his 'Strait Out of the Box' album.

I have to be careful here. For many, many reasons. I know someone that works for Tuscaloosa County, Alabama and gets to see birth certificates on a regular basis. She has always given me a rundown of some of the, well, uh, more unusual names.

On April 9, 1991, Loveless received her first gold album, for her 1988 'Honky Tonk Angel' record.