American Songwriter

On This Day in 1955, Johnny Cash Landed His First Single on the Country Chart, Kicking Off a Long String of Hits

Seventy-five years ago today, Johnny Cash sent his first single to the upper portion of the country chart, predicting later success.

Johnny Cash’s 1968 Hit From 'The Holy Land' Remains One of His Greatest Songs Ever Written

Johnny Cash’s 1968 song from The Holy Land stands as one of his most powerful gospel-inspired tracks from his classic concept ...
American Songwriter

Johnny Cash First Performed a “Thanksgiving Prayer” on an Episode of ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’

On January 16, 1993, Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, first appeared on the CBS drama Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, ...
NPR

Roots of Rock: Country music legend Johnny Cash

Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He spoke to Fresh Air in 1997 about his career, from touring with Elvis to singing at prisons. He died in 2003.