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As we come to the close of 2019, The Boot is looking back at some of the top headlines from the first half of the year.

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

You'll want to sing along to them all!

Can you believe they're not in yet?!

We all have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

"Forever Country" has made history.

On Sept. 16, the Country Music Association will release "Forever Country," a new single featuring 30 of the biggest names in country music.

1970: Ray Stevens' "Everything Is Beautiful" single was certified Gold.
1971: Jerry Reed's "When You're Hot, You're Hot" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
1971: John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads" brok…