Songs of Johnny Cash take center stage in Elmhurst at program featuring his son and radio legend Terri Hemmert

WXRT DJ Terri Hemmert and John Carter Cash, the son of Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter, will discuss the music icon in ...
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Johnny Cash’s Dark Murder Ballad “Delia’s Gone” Is The Perfect, Spooky Song For Halloween

The murder ballad is often traced back to an actual murder that took place on Christmas Day in 1900. 14-year-old Delia Green was murdered in Savannah, Georgia, and the tragic story inspired a number ...

Country Icon Shares Story Behind First No. 1 Song He Wrote in Johnny Cash's Penthouse 40 Years Ago

It’s funny how the most random places and moments can flood memories back to us. And for someone with a storied and ...
American Songwriter

The Song Johnny Cash Thought Was His “Signature” (And 2 Songs We’d Add to His List)

Over his decades-long career, Johnny Cash amassed an impressive discography of over 100 albums, leaving him with plenty of material from which he could choose a “signature” song. For most people, ...
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One of Johnny Cash’s Final Songs Just Earned a Special Honor

One year before Johnny Cash’s death, he recorded an unexpected song that served as an especially poignant farewell. In 2002, the music legend known as The Man in Black recorded a cover of the 1994 ...
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Johnny Cash's Biggest Hit of All Time Was the Song He Hated the Most

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...
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Kris Kristofferson Once Called A Johnny Cash Song “The Best Country Song Ever Written”… With Cash Sitting Right Next To Him

So what about Kris Kristofferson ‘s choice? Kristofferson’s choice spoke volumes about who he respects, and his answer is one of the highest honors you can give to a friend. He went with “Big River,” ...
American Songwriter

The Song That Convinced Johnny Cash He Wanted To Be a Singer at 3 Years Old

Born the son of poor cotton farmers in rural Arkansas, “singer” might not have been the most reasonable (or feasible) career path for Johnny Cash. But after listening to an old hobo tune from the late ...