1986 - Singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe born in Knoxville. She writes Jason Aldean's 2009 single "The Truth" and Miranda Lambert's "Heart Like Mine." She also joins Lambert and Angaleena Presley in the band Pistol Annies.
2006 - Big & Rich and Cowboy Troy make their Grand Ole Opry debut, with Big Kenny and John Rich turning in "8th Of November" and a swing version of "Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)".