Tag: johnny cash
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On This Day: The Highwaymen Release their Final Album ‘The Road Goes on Forever’ in 1995
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Today, we look back at The Highwaymen as more than a country supergroup. If we’re being honest, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson are pretty much the Mount Rushmore of Outlaw Country. In the ten years the group was together, they released three albums that solidified their…
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Happy Birthday Johnny Cash: Looking Back on Some of the Man in Black’s Biggest Moments
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Later this year, we’ll mark the 20th anniversary of Johnny Cash‘s death. However, his influence in the country music world and his impact on American music, in general, is just as strong as it was when he was still alive. Between his songwriting skill, his instantly-recognizable voice, and his ever-present…
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Bailey Zimmerman Pays Tribute to Johnny Cash With ‘God’s Gonna Cut You Down’ Cover
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Bailey Zimmerman showed appreciation for the legendary Johnny Cash by covering his posthumous hit, “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”. The cover is an Apple Music exclusive. It’s being released alongside the launch of MLS Season Pass and the new “Man in Black” Nashville Soccer Club kit in tribute to Cash.…
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Nashville Soccer Club Honors Johnny Cash With New ‘Man in Black’ Kit [Photos]
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In honor of the late, great Johnny Cash, Nashville Soccer Club unveiled its brand-new Man in Black Kit on Feb. 17. The all-black jersey is embellished by dark graphite and iron metallic accents, including a jocktag (tag at the bottom of jersey) of Johnny Cash’s iconic photo at Folsom Prison,…
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Johnny Cash’s Son Reels In Vibrant-Looking Cowfish: PHOTO
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The only son of Johnny and June Carter Cash recently reeled in one of the most vibrant-looking neon fish you’ll ever see. John Carter Cash was fishing off the coast of Miami when caught himself a crazy-looking little cowfish. He shared a couple of pictures from the fishing trip on…
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‘Unclouded Day’ – How Willie Nelson, Randy Travis & Johnny Cash Made the Gospel Hymn Shine
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Josiah Kelly Alwood penned “Unclouded Day” (also noted as “Uncloudy Day”) in 1879. The popular church hymn reached a national audience in the 20th century, thanks, in part to Mavis Staples’ soulful rendition in 1956. Since then, numerous cross-genre artists have recorded the song, including Eddy Arnold, B.J. Thomas, Don…
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On This Day: Lyle Lovett Inducts Johnny Cash Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992
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Johnny Cash passed away at 71 just about two decades ago. However, for fans still fervently listening to his music January 15th represents an important date in Cash’s long career. On this day, more than 30 years ago, Johnny Cash was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.…
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Johnny Cash’s Son Recalls How He and Dad Faced Personal Struggles Together
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Johnny Cash has long been regarded as a country music and American icon. However, despite his revered status, his well-documented personal struggles highlight that even someone as universally-admired as Cash endures the everyday hardships of life. John Carter Cash is the only son of Johnny Cash and June Carter. The…
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Johnny Cash’s Sister Reveals Why the Country Icon Always Wore Black
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Johnny Cash is known for a long and storied career, and one thing that fans know him for throughout that career is his all-black wardrobe. Now, ahead of the new Johnny Cash documentary, “Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon,” his family is coming out to discuss the things…
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New Johnny Cash Movie to Hit Theaters Next Week: Watch the Trailer
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Back in August, we learned that a new inspirational documentary about one of the biggest names in country music was on the way. Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon will tell the story of how Cash hit rock bottom, rediscovered his faith, and turned his life around. The…
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Johnny Cash’s Sister Opens Up About His Faith
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Johnny Cash became a Christian at a young age. His sister, Joanne, said her big brother accepted Jesus when he was 12, at “the little country church” where the family worshipped in Dyess, Arkansas. But there was a whole lot of back sliding. When Johnny Cash hit it big in…
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Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash Guitarist James Burton Undergoes Major Surgery, Updates Fans on His Health
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Back in September, legendary country and rock guitarist James Burton revealed that he had received a cancer diagnosis on social media. In the following months, Burton would ask his fans to pray for him as he went through treatment. Recently, Burton delivered some great news. He’s officially cancer free after…
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Bruce Springsteen Speaks on ‘Retirement,’ Wants to Go Out Like Johnny Cash
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He’s been involved in the music industry for nearly 60 years and now Bruce Springsteen is speaking out on the possibility of his retirement. While promoting his new album Only the Strong Survive on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show, Bruce Springsteen opened up about considering retirement. “I mean, if I got…
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Supernatural Selections: 5 Country Songs to Get You in the Halloween ‘Spirit’
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One of the things that sets country music apart from other genres is the storytelling in the lyrics. A good songwriter can take you on an emotional journey in less than five minutes. With Halloween right around the corner, we’re turning to the darker parts of country storytelling. If you’re…
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Sun Records Announces Plans to Release Remastered Version of Johnny Cash’s Debut Album
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There aren’t many figures in country music more iconic than Johnny Cash. Not only was he a hitmaker and a Highwayman, but he was also an ambassador for the genre. Even now, nearly two decades after his death, he’s a household name. Even those who don’t listen to country know…
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John Carter Cash Mourns Death of Close Friend Loretta Lynn: ‘She Was Made of Love’
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On October 4, the world lost a true icon in Loretta Lynn, who passed away at the age of 90 at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. The tragic news was met with an overwhelming amount of grief from fans and fellow musicians alike. In her more than 60 years…
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Darius Rucker Reveals ‘the Best Line in a Song Ever Written’ and It’s from Johnny Cash
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When it comes to song lyrics, Darius Rucker knows a thing or two about them, and he’s talking about them in a tweet. Rucker responded to a question from a fan. The fan asks what is the best one line in a song ever written. Man, that’s a heavy-duty question.…
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Johnny Cash Fan Buys the Icon’s Former Home for Over Listing Price
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A ranch home in California that Johnny Cash and his first wife owned for years has sold. The property was only on the market for two months, and it sold over listing price. The asking price was $1.79 million, and it reeled in a whopping $1.85 million. It’s located in…
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Rosanne Cash Posts Rare Photo of Dad Johnny Cash With King Charles III
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Since Queen Elizabeth II passed away earlier this month, many people have been talking about the British Royal Family. It seems that everyone is either talking about the newly-crowned king or the deeds of the late monarch. Additionally, people are sharing photos of celebs alongside royals. Yesterday, Roseanne Cash took…
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‘Why Me, Lord?’: How Johnny Cash, George Jones & Merle Haggard Made the Kristofferson Hymn So Soulful
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It’s hard to believe that Country Music Hall of Fame member Kris Kristofferson scored only one No. 1 single as a solo artist. But, it’s true. While many of his works as a songwriter found a home at No. 1—including “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” (Johnny Cash), “Me & Bobby McGee”…
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‘I’ll Fly Away’: How Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels & Reba McEntire Each Made the Hymn Soar
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“I’ll Fly Away” has been one of the most covered hymns over the past 90-plus years. Penned by Albert E. Brumley in 1929, the uplifting tune has spanned both generations and denominations. Brumley wrote the song after a day in the Oklahoma cotton fields left him dreaming of “flying away.”…
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‘They Called Us Outlaws’ Trailer Released: Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and More Appear in First Look
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Earlier this year, we learned that a new Outlaw Country documentary was on the way. Finally, we have a trailer. They Called Us Outlaws: Cosmic Cowboys, Honky Tonk Heroes, and the Rise of Renegade Troubadours takes a look back into country music’s outlaw era and its impact on modern country.…
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Inspirational Johnny Cash Documentary Slated for December Premiere
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Johnny Cash is a country music icon. He didn’t just wake up one day and become The Man in Black, though. He lived a hard life and wrote countless songs about it. Later, he found redemption through his faith and stability in the arms of June Carter. Over the years,…
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On This Day: The Highwaymen Score Lone No. 1 Single With ‘Highwayman’ in 1985
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The Highwaymen—country music’s superest supergroup—scored their lone No. 1 single when “Highwayman” ascended to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on August 17, 1985. More than 37 years after Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson joined forces, the Highwaymen’s titular tune will always be…
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On This Day: Merle Haggard Tops the Chart With ‘Workin’ Man Blues’ in 1969
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Merle Haggard scored his seventh chart-topping hit when “Workin’ Man Blues” ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on August 16, 1969. Blue-collar anthems are a part of country music’s DNA. Tennessee Ernie Ford’s “Sixteen Tons” (1956), Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job and Shove It” (1977),…