Jul 25, 2001

"Born To Fly" brings Sara Evans her first RIAA-certified platinum album

Aug 28, 2001

Sara Evans earns five nominations from the Country Music Association to lead all finalists. Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack each pick up four, while Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley net three apiece

Sep 18, 2001

Kenny Chesney remakes "Tush" for "Sharp Dressed Men: A Tribute To ZZ Top"

Sep 18, 2001

RCA releases Martina McBride's "Greatest Hits"

Oct 6, 2001

Martina McBride's "Greatest Hits" begins a three-week ride at #1 on the Billboard country albums chart

Oct 9, 2001

Lonestar records "Gimme All Your Lovin'" for the album "Sharp Dressed Men: A Tribute To ZZ Top"

Oct 9, 2001

Brooks & Dunn record "Rough Boy" for "Sharp Dressed Men: A Tribute To ZZ Top"

Oct 16, 2001

Andy Griggs records "I Need You Tonight" at Nashville's Emerald Sound Studios for "Sharp Dressed Men: A Tribute To ZZ Top"

Oct 17, 2001

Hank Williams Jr. records a medley of "Jesus Just Left Chicago" and "Waitin' For The Bus" for "Sharp Dressed Men: A Tribute To ZZ Top"

Oct 26, 2001

Martina McBride takes home an RIAA-certified gold album for her "Greatest Hits"