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24 Years Ago: Keith Urban Releases Debut Solo Album
On Oct. 19, 1999, Urban's self-titled debut album as a solo artist was released.
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Mary Chapin Carpenter’s Best Live Shots [PICTURES]
She's a legend!

34 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Signs His First Recording Contract
On June 26, 1989, the struggling young country singer signed his first recording contract.

Keith Urban + Nicole Kidman — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
It was their roots that first brought the country singer and the Oscar-winning actress together.

30 Years Ago: Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Brand New Man’ Goes Triple Platinum
On June 23, 1993, 'Brand New Man' album was certified triple platinum.

39 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Rhinestone’ Released
Parton and Stallone made an improbable pairing for the 1984 box office dud 'Rhinestone'.

Top 10 Country Songs About Summertime
"Summertime, and the livin' is easy" -- so goes the old American standard.

19 Years Ago: Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Here for the Party’ Goes Gold, Platinum
On June 21, 2004, Wilson struck gold -- and platinum.

Top 10 Country Taylor Swift Lyrics
If there's one truth in this world, it's that Swift was born to write songs.

35 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Signs With Capitol Records
On June 17, 1988, Brooks signed with Capitol Records.