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Johnny Cash Live Albums, Rarities Part of New 'The Complete Columbia Album Collection' Box Set

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:00:46 +0000

During his nearly 50 years in country music, Johnny Cash proved to be one of the most prolific recording artists of his time. He brought equipment everywhere -- often to prisons -- to capture unique sounds and tensions on tape. Those rarities and long since forgotten live albums are just part of what's included in the new 'The Complete Columbia Album Collection' box set.

Cat Classics Flashback: "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 13:00:46 +0000

Johnny Cash’s name was burnin’-up the country charts this week in 1963. First recorded by June Carter Cash’s sister, Anita Carter, “Ring of Fire,” written by Johnny and June Carter Cash with Merle Kilgore, appears on the “Ring of Fire:The Best of Johnny Cash” best-of album. The song was recorded in March, 1963, and within [...]

Country Artists Who Have Served Their Country

Billy Dukes — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:42 +0000

Country music has a long tradition of supporting the troops, with stars like Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler and Darryl Worley taking frequent trips overseas to play for the men and women stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of course, before the Gulf Wars, country musicians were quick to join the USO to play for troops stationed just about anywhere. While only a minority of Nashville’s best served in the military, more than a few on this list may surprise you.

It's Not Quite "Do AC" But Pitch For USA Looks Great [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:28:30 +0000

A few weeks ago, the powers that be unveiled the new marketing slogan for Atlantic City: “Do AC.” Hmmmmm. It’s quite similar to the Wildwood slogan: “Do Wildwood.” Hmmmmm. Well, here’s something different. A new marketing slogan and TV commercial for the USA. It’s not “Do USA.” It’s “Discover America.” That’s singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash singing. [...]

Kenny Chesney, Ronnie Dunn + More to Pay Tribute to Johnny Cash

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:30:10 +0000

February 26 would have been Johnny Cash‘s 80th birthday, and while the country legend is no longer here to celebrate the occasion with his fans, those fans have come up with more than one way to honor his memory. As a part of the legendary Austin City Limits TV show, country stars Kenny Chesney, Ronnie Dunn, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson and more will be performing at Austin’s Moody Theatre to pay tribute with the ‘We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash’ concert.

Alison Krauss Reworks 'The Simpsons' Theme Song

Georgia — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:22:32 +0000

Alison Krauss and Union Station are Grammy darlings, but last night they let loose a little bit with a re-working of the theme song for the 500th episode of ‘The Simpsons.’ Listen to the remastered version here. The Emmy winning ‘The Simpsons’ show has been on TV for 23 seasons. That’s quite an accomplishment. Alison [...]

Johnny Cash Museum to Open in Nashville This Summer

Billy Dukes — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:00:01 +0000

Friends and family members of country legend Johnny Cash were on hand Wednesday morning to announce an 18,000 square foot museum honoring the life and career of the “Man in Black.” No exact date of the grand opening was announced for the downtown Nashville installation. Founder and Cash friend Bill Miller choked up while discussing [...]

A Friday the 13th Song From Johnny Cash [VIDEO]

Tom Dunphy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:02:15 +0000

Here’s an eerie tune for you to enjoy this Friday the 13th. “Thirteen” appears on Johnny Cash’s 1994 album American Recordings. The tune was written specifically for Cash by rocker Glenn Danzig, who later recorded it for his own album, 6:66 Satan’s Child. In live performances, Cash explained that producer Rick Rubin introduced him to [...]

Cat Classics Flashback: "Daddy Sang Bass" from Johnny Cash [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:12 +0000

43 years ago this week, you may have been singin’ along to one of Johnny Cash’s biggest hits. During the first week of 1969, Johnny Cash scored a #1 country song with “Daddy Sang Bass.” This song was one of over 150 singles he released from nearly 100 albums over his career. In a span [...]

5 Spooky Country Songs to Get in the Halloween Spirit [VIDEOS]

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:52:34 +0000

You've got the candy stocked, the costumes planned, the pumpkins carved, but do you have your Halloween playlist planned? Get into the Halloween spirit with these five spooky country songs! 5 The Devil Went Down to Georgia Charlie Daniels Band The Charlie Daniels Band's 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' is a classic [...]