The Boot Staff

There's an old saying that insists that "revenge is a dish best served cold" ...

On April 8, 1989, "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" became Whitley's last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism.

Country music reflects real life, with many of the songs being about lovin' and leavin', falling in love, falling out of love ... and sex!

Nothing beats a cool country soundtrack to crank up while you're exploring those wide-open spaces in your chosen mode of transportation.

On March 6, 1999, Evans earned her first No. 1 hit with "No Place That Far," the title track from her sophomore album.

Rest in peace, Patsy ...

Cash's songs are some of the most iconic in the history of modern music.

On Jan. 31, 1993, Brooks sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, but not without controversy.

In the 1995 comedy film 'Clueless,' lead character Cher (Alicia Silverstone) offers this little nugget of wisdom: "It is one thing to spark up a doobie and get laced at parties, but it is quite another to be fried all day."

On Jan. 29, 1988, Travis earned his first double-platinum album, for 'Always & Forever'.