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Jun 28, 1986
Kellie Pickler is born in Albemarle, North Carolina. She parlays exposure on FOX's "American Idol" into a recording career, earning a gold debut album and several hits, led by "Red High Heels." She also wins "Dancing With The Stars" in 2013
Jun 28, 1951
Steel guitarist Lloyd Maines is born in Lubbock, Texas. The father of Natalie Maines, he plays on many of The Dixie Chicks' hits, including "Long Time Gone," "Ready To Run" and "Wide Open Spaces"
Jun 28, 2016
Ralph Stanley is buried in Smith Ridge, Virginia. Vince Gill sings "Go Rest High On That Mountain" during the outdoor memorial service with harmonies provided by Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless
Jun 28, 2021
Dolly Parton and Kane Brown make the list in People's annual "100 Reasons To Love America!" issue, along with Oprah Winfrey, Captain America and Dwayne Johnson, who occupies the cover
Jun 28, 1966
Merle Haggard records "The Bottle Let Me Down" at the Capitol Recording Studios near Hollywood & Vine in Los Angeles