Jul 4, 1970

The Statler Brothers host the first "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert in Staunton, Virginia, beginning a 25-year tradition

Jul 4, 1971

Carl Perkins and Mac Wiseman are special guests at The Statler Brothers' "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert in Staunton, Virginia

Jul 4, 1972

The Statler Brothers' "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert features Bobbie Ray

Jul 4, 1973

Johnny Cash joins his former backing vocal group, The Statler Brothers, for their "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, Virginia

Jul 4, 1974

The Statler Brothers welcome Bill Anderson as their special guest at their fifth annual "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert, pulling in more than 40,000 fans

Jul 5, 1975

The Statler Brothers' Happy Birthday U.S.A. concert is held a day late, thanks to a holiday downpour. With 37,000 people on hand in Staunton, Virginia, the band's special guests are Johnny Russell and Charlie McCoy

Jul 4, 1976

As America turns 200, Tammy Wynette joins The Statler Brothers at their "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert in Staunton, Virginia

Jul 4, 1977

The Statler Brothers' "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert features Ronnie Milsap, drawing 50,000 fans to Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, Virginia

Jul 4, 1978

Johnny Rodriguez performs at The Statler Brothers' "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert in Staunton, Virginia

Jul 4, 1979

The Statler Brothers' "Happy Birthday U.S.A." concert with Barbara Mandrell draws 52,000 to Staunton, Virginia