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Who Should Play Merle Haggard And Why Is There No Movie About Him?

Sharon Buck — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:54:02 +0000

‘Walk The Line’ is a FANTASTIC movie! The story of Johnny Cash was so well told. But what about Merle Haggard??? Now THAT’S a movie they NEED to make! After reading all about him and hear talk about his time in prison…what a life he must have had and keeps living! His father died when [...]

Midas Whale Perform 'Folsom Prison Blues,' Win Over All Coaches on 'The Voice' Blind Auditions

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:30:24 +0000

During Tuesday's (March 26) Blind Auditions for Season 4 of 'The Voice,' quirky and undeniably talented duo Midas Whale offered up their accordion and acoustic guitar-laden rendition of Johnny Cash's iconic track 'Folsom Prison Blues.' It was unforgettable and left an impression on all four of the show's famous coaches.

Johnny Cash Gets His Own Postal Stamp

Megan Pacella — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:02:16 +0000

Johnny Cash is going postal! The United States Postal Service has announced that the Man in Black will be a part of this year’s Music Icons stamp series. The Johnny Cash signature stamp was designed to represent a 45 record sleeve. Just like his nickname, the stamp features a head shot of the Man in [...]

Johnny Cash, 'I Have the Wine'? Contestant Strikes Out in Epic 'Wheel of Fortune' Fail

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:30:28 +0000

Apparently not everyone is well-versed in Johnny Cash‘s iconic country music repertoire, a sad truth made obvious by a contestant on Thursday night’s (Jan. 10) episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ With only a handful of letters missing from the puzzle board, the befuddled contestant confidently attempted to solve the rather obvious ‘Song/Artist’ puzzle… only to [...]

Johnny Cash's 'I Walk the Line' Gets Hand Fart Treatment on YouTube

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:00:07 +0000

It may take superb guitar skills to become a country music superstar, but it’s harmonious hand fart skills that will get you recognized as a YouTube sensation. Case in point: This odd, but mesmerizing take on Johnny Cash‘s iconic hit, ‘I Walk the Line.’ Uploaded by the self-proclaimed HandFartMaster, the rendition of Cash’s 1956 No. [...]

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.