The Boot Staff

On Sept. 24, 1989, Black earned his first gold record, for his freshman album, 'Killin' Time'.

On Sept. 24, 1999, Lonestar scored their first platinum album.

On Aug. 27, 2003, Urban's 'Golden Road' album was certified platinum, for sales of one million copies.

On May 29, 2004, Wilson earned her first No.1 hit with her debut single, "Redneck Woman," from her album 'Here for the Party'.

Evans' songs are some of the most-played at radio over the course of the last decade.

Jan. 3, 1950, was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time.

Country singer Pickler and songwriter beau Jacobs planned an elaborate Nashville wedding, then decided they didn't need pomp and circumstance to say "I do."

Nelson's trademark braids make him one of the most instantly recognizable celebrities in the world -- but he looked a little (okay, a lot) different in his early years.

Talk about an anniversary to remember!

Take a listen to 10 of our favorite new tracks from country, Americana and beyond.