The first country album to go platinum was released 50 years ago. See what it was, and look back on more country music history. - Yahoo Sports

Stacker compiled a list of noteworthy milestones from each year of country music history, using a variety of news articles, ...

The first country album to go platinum was released 50 years ago. See what it was, and look back on more country music history.

Stacker compiled a list of noteworthy milestones from each year of country music history, using a variety of news articles, historical resources, and more.
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3 Outlaw Country Lyrics That Redefined Nashville’s Polished Standards in the 1970s

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