- Born: February 26, 1932
- Died: September 12, 2003
- Hometown: Kingsland, Ark.
- No. 1 Hits: “Don’t Take Your Guns to Town” (1958), “Ring of Fire” (1963), “Understand Your Man” (1964), “Folsom Prison Blues” (1968), “Daddy Sang Bass” (1968), “A Boy Named Sue” (1969), “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” (1970), “Flesh and Blood” (1970), “One Piece at a Time” (1976)
- Required Reading: Top Johnny Cash Songs, Johnny Cash: 10 Things to Know About the Man in Black, ‘The Johnny Cash Show': 5 Memorable Moments, Johnny Cash + June Carter Cash — Country’s Greatest Love Stories
Famous Country Covers of Songs Already Popular in Other Genres
How many of these songs from other genres turned country have you heard?
See Inside Johnny Cash's Spectacular Real Estate Holdings [Pics]
He had the real estate portfolio to go along with his success.
Country Music Memories: Johnny Cash Records 'I Walk the Line'
On April 2, 1956, Cash recorded what would become one of his most famous songs.
Johnny Cash Marries June Carter — Country Music Memories
On March 1, 1968, Cash wed Carter in Franklin, Ky.
Johnny Cash Proposes to June Carter — Country Music Memories
On Feb. 22, 1968, Cash proposed to Carter while they were onstage together in London, Ontario, Canada.
6 Country Stars Who've Been Banned From the Grand Ole Opry
All of these six country greats violated the Grand Ole Opry's code of conduct.
Country Music Memories: Johnny Cash Joins the Rock and Roll HoF
On Jan. 15, 1992, the Man in Black was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The 30 Most Depressing Country Songs of All Time, Ranked
Grief, regret and hopelessness are three major themes in this countdown of the most depressing country songs of all time.
Country Music Memories: Johnny Cash Attacks Homer Simpson
It was one of the coolest guest appearances in the history of the show.
Country Music Memories: Johnny Cash Performs at San Quentin
On Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.