Annie Zaleski

Has it been a decade already?!

The idea that country's bad boy was settling down was a surprise to many — including Tritt himself.

On April 5, 2003, Worley's "Have You Forgotten?" was in the top spot on the country charts.

Good luck trying to pin down the influences of Shorr, who's quickly become one of the most promising country artists in Nashville.

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

On Feb. 2, 1993, Nelson finally settled his long-outstanding debt to the IRS.

To determine the five biggest stories of each month, The Boot's staff looked at website traffic; the featured stories received the most visitors throughout the month in which they broke.

Isbell and Shires are two of Nashville's most celebrated musicians — and a married couple whose relationship is widely revered.

When Rucker first met his future wife, Beth Leonard, he was still flying high with Hootie & the Blowfish, and she was working at VH1.

Is your favorite on the list?

On Oct. 4, 1978, Wynette was reportedly abducted from the parking lot of the Cain-Sloan Department Store in the Nashville neighborhood of Green Hills.

Which country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk artists have been on tour in 2018?