In 1974 Dolly Parton performed on "The Porter Wagoner Show". She sang the song that she wrote after the breakup of her and Porter. The now legendary song went to #1 that same year.
2010 - Trace Adkins sings the national anthem and Ashton Shepherd performs "God Bless America" at the Music City Bowl at Nashville's LP Field. The North Carolina Tar Heels beat the Tennessee Volunteers, 30-27, in double overtime.
2009 - From the odd pairings department: Taylor Swift records "Thug Story" with rapper T-Pain. The track uses her song "Love Story" for a satirical show opener at the following week's CMT Music Awards.