Johnny Cash was born in 1932 in Arkansas. He joined the US Air Force in the 1950s where he started his first band. He married Vivian Liberto after basic training and had four daughters. His song "I Walk the Line" sold over 2 million copies and spent 43 weeks on the Billboard charts at #1. He auditioned for and signed with Sun Records in 1954 before switching to Colombia Records in 1957. He appeared on popular TV shows like the Ed Sullivan Show and Grand Ole Opry, which increased his fame. Cash passed away in 2003 due to diabetes complications shortly after his wife June Carter Cash.

2.  Born FEB. 26, 1932 in Kingsland, ARK.
 Enlisted in the us air force in the 1950’s, and was
stationed in Landsberg, Germany. Here he started his
first Band named Landsberg Barbarians.
 Johnny Cash got married after basic training to Vivian
Liberto who he had four daughters with.

3.  Johnny Cash’s song “I Walk the Line” made billboard
charts #1 song and remained on the charts for 43 weeks;
also this song sold over 2 million copies.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svby3CJGnPI)

4.  Auditioned as solo artist for Sun records in
1954, switched to Colombia records in 1957.
 1956 he was invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry.
 Appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, the tonight show
and other top-rated networks followed.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F9l-Wp4itQ)

5.  In the 1960’s concept albums such as “Bitter tears” and
“Ballads of the true West,” drew acceptance in the folk
music community leading to his invitation to the
Newport Folk Festival.

6.  Johnny cash never went to prison as an inmate. He
went to jail for a few misdemeanors, where he stayed
over night, but never spent the night in a prison.
 For his rebelliousness, coupled with an increasingly
somber and humble demeanor; for providing free
concerts inside prison walls; and for his dark
performance clothing, which earned him the nickname
"The Man in Black"

7.  In 1968 He married June Cater , a singing partner that
helped him kick an addiction to narcotics after his 1st
failed marriage.

8.  His songs “Folsom Prison Blues” and “San Quentin”
both went gold, which led to him receiving “country
entertainer of the year” and “male vocalist of the year”
in 1969..
 The “Johnny Cash show” aired on ABC in 1969 and
continued to air until 1971. Through his wide selection
of guests Johnny Cash helped bridge the generation
gap and broke down musical barriers with this show.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e5ZVIpB4sw)

9.  In 1980 Johnny Cash became the youngest living
inductee into the country music hall of fame. He later
was bestowed the honor by the rock and roll hall of
fame making him one of few country artist in both
organizations.

10.  In 1985 he was joined by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings
and Kris Kristofferson to form the Highwaymen. The super
group scored a number one hit named “ Highwayman”.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P637ok6pwVU) :26-
3:20

11.  In 2003 Johnny Cash did a cover on the Nine Inch
Nails song “Hurt” the video was awarded MTV Award
and a Grammy. (Johnny Cash Hurt - Official Music
Video - YouTube)
 Soon after June Carter Cash passed away, in 2003
Johnny followed her to the grave due to diabetes
complications.
 Johnny cash remains one of the only artists to sell over
90 million records.