The Boot Staff

On Feb. 21, 1948, Dickens made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

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On Feb. 16, 2010, Lambert earned a gold record.

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Learn 25 of the more noteworthy -- and newsworthy -- events related to one of the most successful artists of all time.

A country music icon was almost on the plane with him ...

On Feb. 2, 1974, Parton earned her second No. 1 hit with "Jolene."

'Wide Open Spaces' has sold more than 12 million copies

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