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Johnny Cash Museum Opens

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:00:20 +0000

The Johnny Cash Museum is now open to the public in Nashville, and is officially authorized by the Estate of Johnny Cash. Cool!

"Ring of Fire' – The Movie

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:45:50 +0000

'Ring of Fire', a movie about Country Music Hall of Fame members Johnny and June Carter Cash, will air on Lifetime May 27th, and stars Grammy Award winner Jewel.

Johnny Cash 2013 Music Fest Lineup Announced

Christina Vinson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:49:58 +0000

The Johnny Cash 2013 Music Festival lineup has just been announced, with classic country acts, such as Vince Gill, along with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers set to perform at the third annual event. Additional performers include Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers and Joanne Cash Yates, along with show host Tommy Cash. This year’s event will again help fund the restoration [...]

Why They Celebrated Johnny Cash In Bruce's Hometown Of Starkville Mississippi

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:45:21 +0000

"Johnny Cash was arrested in seven places,but he only wrote a song about one of those places". As Chris Logan plays you some Johnny Cash on tonight's Classic Country Saturday Night I submit this little tidbit for your classic country consumption.

Johnny Cash Singing 'I Walk The Line' In German! [Video]

Michael Scott — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:41:09 +0000

So apparently, Johnny Cash recorded his hit “I Walk The Line” in German, and it’s called ”Wer kennt den Weg”. It’s pretty amazing actually. I’m not sure if he was fluent in German, or just recorded this line by line with an interpreter, but it sounds like he nailed it.

Romance and Wreckage – Valentines Day Country Music Style

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:00:52 +0000

Just in times for Valentines Day, we bring you some of the best drinkin', fightin' and lovin' country music songs in history!

Johnny Cash's 'I Walk the Line' Gets Hand Fart Treatment on YouTube

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:00:07 +0000

It may take superb guitar skills to become a country music superstar, but it’s harmonious hand fart skills that will get you recognized as a YouTube sensation. Case in point: This odd, but mesmerizing take on Johnny Cash‘s iconic hit, ‘I Walk the Line.’ Uploaded by the self-proclaimed HandFartMaster, the rendition of Cash’s 1956 No. [...]

Country Artists Who Have Served Their Country

Billy Dukes — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:30:42 +0000

Country music has a long tradition of supporting the troops, with stars like Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler and Darryl Worley taking frequent trips overseas to play for the men and women stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of course, before the Gulf Wars, country musicians were quick to join the USO to play for troops stationed just about anywhere. While only a minority of Nashville’s best served in the military, more than a few on this list may surprise you.

One Good Reason To Censor The Internet [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:27:38 +0000

Think of this as Rebecca Black meets the Fresh Prince on Facebook and then they are both in a horrific accident and we the listeners are the ones who suffer the pain.

Johnny Cash Museum Site Unveiled In Nashville

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:00:03 +0000

The new home of the future Johnny Cash Museum was unveiled in Nashville earlier this week.

Still The King Of Cool

Stephanie Crist — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:00:53 +0000

Johnny Cash would have turned 80 years old this month. He's still the coolest cat around!

Jason 'Wolf' Hamlin Impresses 'American Idol' Judges With Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:38:43 +0000

The final contestant to earn a golden ticket during ‘American Idol‘ on Sunday night was 24-year-old Jason Hamlin. His friends call him ‘Wolf,’ and it’s easy to see why. The golf course mechanic is a larger, much hairier Johnny Cash lookalike.

Hello, I'm Johnny Cash

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:43:24 +0000

John Carter Cash pays tribute to his parents in the upcoming book "House of Cash"

Marshall Grant, Johnny Cash's Last Living Original Band Member, Dead at 83

Jeff Giles — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:00:08 +0000

Nashville legend Marshall Grant, the last surviving member of Johnny Cash‘s original band, passed away on Sunday after suffering an aneurysm. He was 83 years old.

Grant’s bass playing helped anchor the Cash combo known as the ‘Tennessee Two,’ and was a signature part of his early sound. Just as importantly, Grant, in the picture above on the right, served as the band’s road manager, working with Cash from 1954-1980.

Elizabeth Taylor Remembered Johnny Cash's Birthdays

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:59:44 +0000

This is so great….2 HUGE superstars, but still just as ordinary as the rest of us -sending birthday wishes to their friends Who knew the Man in Black and the Woman in White Diamonds were pals? (via Elizabeth Taylor Remembered Johnny Cash’s Birthdays : People.com.)