On July 20, 1968, Johnny Cash hit No. 1 on the country charts with the live version of "Folsom Prison Blues." The song is the first track on his hit At Folsom Prison album. This ascent to No. 1 was ...

On July 30, 1955, a relatively unknown Johnny Cash stepped up to the microphone at Sam Phillips’ Sun Studio, accompanied by the Tennessee Two (Luther Perkins on guitar and Marshall Grant on bass), to ...

During an interview with Rolling Stone, Phillips explained why he was interested in Cash in the first place. “When Johnny Cash came in, he sang his original country-gospel songs, and I have never been ...

A new version of Johnny Cash‘s “Cocaine Blues” was released on Thursday, taken from an upcoming compilation of recordings by Grateful Dead sound engineer Owsley “Bear” Stanley. The track was recorded ...

For American music legend Johnny Cash, “At Folsom Prison” was a watershed moment. The live album, released in May 1968, changed everything for the country and western star. By that juncture, Cash was ...

Legendary musician Johnny Cash would have turned 90-years-old on Saturday. Commonly known as "The Man in Black," Cash wrote famous songs such as "Ring of Fire," "I Walk the Line," and "Folsom Prison ...

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Sometimes, the songs that best resonate with a songwriter aren’t the ones that bring them tremendous commercial success, and Johnny Cash’s unlikely favorite song is no exception. From “Folsom Prison ...

Immediate yes. It's safe to say Zach Top has a huge week ahead of him. Beyond being set to perform tomorrow at the 59th annual CMA Awards, the Washington native is primed for a big night. Riding the ...

Later this year, Rick Rubin’s American Recordings label will release a collection of Johnny Cash songs including a collaboration between the legendary country singer and one of his greatest fans, the ...