American Songwriter

Behind Johnny Cash’s 1972 Album That Included a Recitation of The Gettysburg Address

In 1972, Johnny Cash released his 40th album, America: A 200-Year Salute to Story and Song. Stylistically, it was a departure from his usual fare, as it included spoken word segments and historical ...
Music Connection

THE COMPLETE JOHNNY CASH: Lyrics from a Lifetime of Songwriting

JOHNNY CASH was an American singer and songwriter who become one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in ...
American Songwriter

When Radio Stations Banned This Controversial Johnny Cash Album, He Called Them “Gutless”

That Cash went to such great lengths to defend his concept album isn’t surprising. His collection of songs describing the genocide and continued oppression of Indigenous communities across the U.S.
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Johnny Cash’s 1968 Hit From 'The Holy Land' Remains One of His Greatest Songs Ever Written

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...