Annie Zaleski

On June 13, 1989, Mary Chapin Carpenter released her second album, 'State of the Heart'.

On June 8, 1974, Parton's "I Will Always Love You" started its first and only week at No. 1 on the charts.

On June 2, 2003, Jackson and Buffett teamed up to release the pint glasses-clinking ode "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere."

The label's been home to Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers and the Judds, among others.

On May 2, 1998, "You're Still the One" hit No. 1 on the country singles chart.

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

McGraw's self-titled debut album was released on April 20, 1993.

Has it been that long already?!

On March 21, 1989, Bogguss released her major-label debut album, 'Somewhere Between'.

During the week of Feb. 15, 2014, "Drink a Beer" began its five-week reign atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

In February of 1993, Keith released his debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy."

Not all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music.