American Songwriter

A Novelty Song About a Self-Made Cadillac Christened the Psychobilly Genre and Was Johnny Cash’s Last to Top the Country Chart

Johnny Cash often revealed the lighter side to some of his darker-themed songs of crime, despair, death, and other murder ...
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Vanderbilt Baseball Players Sound Off On Their Favorite Country Music Walkup Songs Including Johnny Cash, Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson & More

As expected, plenty of players showed love for Morgan Wallen with his Lil Durk collaboration, “Broadway Girls,” his ERNEST-backed #1 hit, “Cowgirls,” and, of course, his ode to the 1998 Atlanta Braves ...
Whiskey Riff

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 ...
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How Johnny Cash drew on his own experiences to make his greatest songs

He’s a near-mythical figure in the world of country and rockabilly, with a body of work that still holds immense power to this day. His characterful bass baritone voice is immediately recognisable, ...

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 ...