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When talking about remakes, many of us immediately think of films and complain that Hollywood has run out of original ideas.  But in the music industry, a remake or cover of an original song is a great way for an artist to pay homage to those who influenced their musical style and put their own stamp on a classic.

Brad Paisley went fishin' on this date in 2002, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride had a big girl's night out in 2001 and Garth Brooks got "KISSed" on the Tonight Show back in 1994. Here's the rundown for Today In Country Music History for 13 July, 2011.