The Boot Staff

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

Messina songs have a lot of attitude.

Musgraves' songs are some of the best-written in contemporary country music.

Rogers' songs are timeless.

Womack's songs are some of the most traditional-sounding in contemporary country music.

On May 4, 2004, Big & Rich's debut album, 'Horse of a Different Color', was certified platinum, for sales of one million units.

On Aug. 10, 2009, Brooks & Dunn announced that they were splitting up, after more than 20 years as a duo.

Need a romantic ballad to put you in the mood? Looking for just the right hit to crank up the heat? From sultry slow-burns to five-alarm infernos, there's a sexy country song for every situation.

On July 13, 1994, Brooks performed "Hard Luck Woman" with the rock band on 'The Tonight Show'.

When your head gives a song more spins than your local radio station, that song becomes what's called an "earworm."

On May 16, 1998, Hill landed at the top of the charts with her single "This Kiss."

Lively conversation, mindful reflection and a few helpings of good ol' gossip would add up to one perfect holiday.