56 years ago today, Johnny Cash performed for the incarcerated folks of Folsom State Prison for the first time. He would return two years later to record his iconic album 'At Folsom Prison.'
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@RustonKelly
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@KaceyMusgraves
turned a love letter that Johnny Cash wrote to June Carter Cash into a beautiful ballad. This video for “To June This Morning” was filmed at the remains of Johnny and June’s home in Hendersonville, Tennessee:
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Today we honor the life and legacy of June Carter Cash, who passed away on this day in 2003 at the age of 73 years old. The timeless love shared between Johnny and June continues to inspire 🖤✨
Johnny Cash’s new album ‘Songwriter’ has 11 unreleased songs that have been updated and produced by his son John Carter Cash and co-producer David Ferguson 🖤 Pre-order the new album now:
Today we remember June Carter Cash on her birthday. The ring of fire still burns bright, and her spirit continues to inspire us all. Happy birthday, June! ✨
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! What's your favorite song by The Highwaymen?
🎶 (Ghost) Riders In the Sky (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
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A fateful encounter that changed their lives forever 🌹 On this day in 1956, backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, Johnny Cash and June Carter crossed paths for the first time. A magical moment captured in this photo, marking the beginning of a legendary love story.
It's been 20 years since Johnny Cash passed away, but his legacy endures. He first made a name for himself at Sun Records and in 1958 released his sophomore album "Johnny Cash - Sings The Songs That Made Him Famous."
“And she's getting threadbare, and she's wearing thin
But she's in good shape, for the shape she's in
Because she's been through the fire before
And I believe she can take a whole lot more..."
On this day in 1968, June Carter and Johnny Cash exchanged vows, marking the beginning of a new chapter in one of music history's most cherished love stories ❤️
30 years ago today, 'American Recordings' was released, ushering in a new chapter of Johnny Cash's career. The album was named the Best Contemporary Folk Album at the 37th Annual GRAMMY Awards. 🎶
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“Hello...I’m Johnny Cash.” With these four words, the Man in Black opened his landmark album ‘At Folsom Prison,’ recorded 50 years ago today. Listen now:
On January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash walked into California’s Folsom State Prison and made popular music history. Today we celebrate the 55thAnniversary of At Folsom Prison, the iconic album born from this visit.
On this day in 1956, backstage during his first performance at the Grand Ole Opry, Johnny Cash and June Carter met for the first time.
"I can’t remember anything else we talked about," June later wrote of their encounter, "except his eyes."
Celebrating the iconic song "Jackson" and its timeless renditions throughout the years. Which performance holds a special place in your heart? Share your favorite version of this classic! 🎶✨
"I don't give up...and it's not out of frustration and desperation that I say I don't give up. I don't give up because I don't give up. I don't believe in it."
“The man known to the world as Johnny Cash was born here, in the home of his grandparents, John Lewis and Rosanna Hurst Rivers, on February 26, 1932.”
A marker now stands in Kingsland, Arkansas to commemorate the birthplace of The Man in Black 🖤
On this day in 1954, John R. Cash signed a record deal with Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Here’s Johnny 2 years later visiting Sun Studios with some friends!
Celebrating 55 years of 'At San Quentin' 🎸 Recorded live at California's notorious San Quentin State Prison, the album quickly soared its way to
#1
on the Billboard charts upon release and stayed there for four weeks.
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On this day in 1956, backstage during his first performance at the Grand Ole Opry, Johnny Cash and June Carter met for the first time. "I can’t remember anything else we talked about," June later wrote of their encounter, "except his eyes."
Today Johnny Cash was honored on what would have been his 90th birthday with the installation of a “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in Hendersonville. The marker was installed at the original site of the House of Cash music publishing company.🖤
Did you know that Johnny Cash first learned how to sing and play guitar from his mother, Carrie Cash? Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful mothers out there 💜