The Boot Staff

She's got a way with words!

On Jan. 13, 1968, Cash played a concert at California's Folsom Prison.

The influence that Presley had on both rock and country music can hardly be overstated.

On Jan. 9, 1990, 'Stardust' album was certified quadruple platinum.

Hill's songs are some of the most popular of the last 20 years.

On Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.

The King of Rock and Roll remains a vital influence on artists the world over, and the mythology surrounding him has grown to epic proportions.

On Jan. 3, 2000, Rimes kicked off the new year -- and the new millennium -- on a high note.

Parton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.