Six years ago, Dierks Bentley brought out surprise guest and retired basketball star Charles Barkley during a show at Joe's Bar in Chicago. In addition to his own hits, Bentley covered "Little Miss Honky Tonk" and "Ain't Going Down (Til the Sun Comes Up)." #MusicIsLife youtu.be/eQ-V9h25bHM

Ten years ago, Kacey Musgraves flipped the switch as the Grand Ole Opry went pink to call attention to the fight against breast cancer. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/LAuxsIB-OwQ

Twenty-eight years ago in my music history, Monument released Dixie Chicks' first major label single, "I Can Love You Better." #MusicIsLife youtu.be/EfA4ZuT9GQk

Twelve years ago, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Lou Reed died. He was a double Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, first for his work with the band The Velvet Underground (“Sweet Jane”), then again as a solo artist (“Walk on the Wild Side”). #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/LrMLt9bMd_I

Twenty-eight years ago, Clint Black's album "Nothin' but the Taillights" was certified gold by the RIAA. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/Hs0KwA2nJRs

Fifty-two years ago, George Jones & Tammy Wynette hit the top of the Billboard country singles chart with "We're Gonna Hold On.” #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/fr5XaY2I-CE

Happy birthday to singer/songwriter Simon Le Bon of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Duran Duran ('Hungry Like the Wolf,' 'Is There Something I Should Know,' 'The Reflex') and Arcadia ('Election Day'). #MusicIsLife youtu.be/Epj84QVw2rc

Jelly Roll's "Beautifully Broken" debuted at the top of the Billboard country albums charts two years ago. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/Qop5XLgwkNc

Six years ago, the olive-green acrylic and mohair cardigan Kurt Cobain wore during Nirvana's famed MTV Unplugged episode became the most expensive sweater sold at auction after fetching $437,000. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/fregObNcHC8

Seven years ago, Carrie Underwood flipped the switch as the Grand Old Opry went pink to recognize the battle against breast cancer. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/gVfzIdS1rNU

Thirty-two years ago, Dwight Yoakam's album "This Time" was certified platinum by the RIAA. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/A2qo1x9rcCc

Thirty-nine years ago, Whitney Houston hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 with 'Saving All My Love for You.' #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/ewxmv2tyeRs

Happy birthday to Grammy, ACM, and CMA-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Keith Urban (‘Blue Ain’t Your Color,’ ‘The Fighter,’ ‘Somebody Like You,’ ‘You’ll Think of Me,’ ‘Stupid Boy’). #MusicIsLife youtu.be/SoIKv3xxuMA

Happy birthday to singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant of 10,000 Maniacs ('These Are Days,' 'Like the Weather,' 'Trouble Me'), solo ('Carnival,' 'Wonder,' 'Kind & Generous'). #MusicIsLife youtu.be/VQ_Wqtnlv4U

Brad Paisley sang the national anthem for the opening game of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on year ago, where Los Angeles dropped the New York Yankees, 6-3. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/HmDs2wlyX3A

Thirty-nine years ago, Bon Jovi topped the Billboard album chart with 'Slippery When Wet,' featuring the hits 'You Give Love a Bad Name' and 'Livin' on a Prayer.' #MusicIsLife youtu.be/KrZHPOeOxQQ

Six years ago, Kacey Musgraves headlined a sold-out Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, bringing out guest Harry Styles for "Space Cowboy." #MusicIsLife youtu.be/qpYydjY8DcE

Eight years ago, Kenny Rogers played a farewell concert at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, joined by Little Big Town, Lionel Richie, Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Dolly Parton. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/9ynMisGOB0I

Ten years ago, Jason Aldean's "Old Boots, New Dirt" debuted in the top spot on the Billboard country albums chart. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/6Prte0RrqXY

Happy birthday to singer/songwriter/TV host Katy Perry ('I Kissed a Girl,’' 'Roar,'' 'Dark Horse,'' 'Firework,'' 'California Gurls,'' 'Chained to The Rhythm'). She has sold 48M albums to date. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/CevxZvSJLk8

Happy birthday to Chad Smith, drummer for the Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member band Red Hot Chili Peppers ('Under the Bridge,' 'By the Way,' 'Otherside,' 'Scar Tissue,' 'Dani California'). #MusicIsLife youtu.be/0uBOtQOO70Y

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Two years ago, Jon Pardi was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/aLHSwGd0hkw

Six years ago, the RIAA certified Luke Combs’ single Beautiful Crazy triple-platinum. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/rItv9i6c7AY

Nine years ago, Garth Brooks played Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater to celebrate seven RIAA-certified diamond albums. He was joined by Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Clarkson, and Reba McEntire for the big finale, Friends in Low Places. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/jMFM957qqtg

Ten years ago, George Strait’s Cold Beer Conversation hit #1 on the Billboard country albums chart. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/_zIaOuQXgLM

Twenty-one years ago, Queen became the first rock act to receive an official seal of approval in Iran with the release of their Greatest Hits album, which had been widely bootlegged in the country. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/JnyROWt57lc

Thirty-three years ago, Wynonna’s No One Else on Earth began a month-long #1 run on the Billboard country singles chart. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/BnUw0X3jpJ4

Happy birthday to Grammy-winning rapper, songwriter, and actor Drake (One Dance, Hotline Bling, Take Care, Find Your Love, Nice For What). He’s released 13 No. 1 albums and sold over 170 million records worldwide. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/uxpDa-c-4Mc

Carrie Underwood's album “Cry Pretty" was certified gold by the RIAA six years ago. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/KUUjtUP2CrE

Seven years ago, Luke Combs’ single "When It Rains It Pours" was RIAA-certified gold. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/uXyxFMbqKYA

Nine years ago, Adele released “Hello,” the lead single from her album 25, which became the first song to sell over a million digital copies in a week. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/YQHsXMglC9A

Happy birthday to ACM and CMA-winning singer-songwriter Megan Moroney (”Tennessee Orange,” “I’m Not Pretty,” “No Caller ID”). #MusicIsLife youtu.be/MPacja3hGdA

Twenty-nine years ago, Def Leppard set a Guinness World Record by performing three concerts on three continents in one day. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/uno6jqs57TY

Happy birthday to bassist Roberto Trujillo of Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Black Label Society, Jerry Cantrell, and Ozzy Osbourne's band before becoming the "new guy" in Metallica in 2003. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/DAvzpIJ2V-U

Happy birthday to ACM and Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/actor Dwight Yoakam ("Honky Tonk Man," "Ain't That Lonely Yet," "Fast as You"). #MusicIsLife youtu.be/Tu3ypuKq8WE

Jo Dee Messina made a surprise appearance at Nashville's CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame two years ago, performing "Heads Carolina, Tails California" and "A Lesson in Leavin'.” #MusicIsLife youtu.be/JhQ3f-m-x6g

Adele returned to the charts after a five-year absence when her single 'Easy on Me' debuted at #1 worldwide four years ago. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/U3ASj1L6_sY

Six years ago, Thomas Rhett’s single "It Goes Like This" was RIAA-certified triple-platinum #MusicIsLife youtu.be/I4keD5Qvya4

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Nine years ago, "Setting the World on Fire," by Kenny Chesney featuring P!nk, started a month-long stretch at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/mDBxlVLTaQA

Fourteen years ago, Keith Urban's "Long Hot Summer" topped the Billboard country singles chart. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/7dtfBxUTXRY

Twenty-five years ago, George Michael paid £1.45M for the Steinway piano that John Lennon used to write 'Imagine,’ outbidding Robbie Williams and the Gallagher brothers from Oasis. #MusicIsLegend youtu.be/ZN-gQ-Q85a8

Thirty-seven years ago, Dwight Yoakam took the top spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart with "Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room.” #MusicIsLife youtu.be/fUcoAo2k95Y

Darius Rucker was a guest mentor for Team Blake on NBC's "The Voice” six years ago. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/UFf6-OsDA4Q?...

Eight years ago, Kane Brown's "What Ifs," featuring Lauren Alaina, took the top spot on the Billboard country singles chart for the first of five weeks. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/fM8V1XOI-14?...

Ten years ago, Miranda Lambert joined Taylor Swift to rock "Little Red Wagon" during Taylor's concert at the Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/uneACpz6AYA?...

Fourteen years ago, "Old Alabama," by Brad Paisley featuring Alabama, was RIAA-certified gold. #MusicIsLife youtu.be/ZDRfrVMrV6Q?...