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Rampage threat suspect argues note was rap lyrics

Johnny Cash sang about having shot a man in Reno just to watch him die. Bob Marley belted out that he had shot the local sheriff, but not the deputy.

Bar owner gets 4 months for 'Ring of Fire' stunt

A former Green Bay bar owner whose customer got burned by flaming alcohol has been sentenced to four months in jail. Adam Ward, 32, had pleaded no contest to injury by negligent use of fire for the October 2007 incident. Prosecutors said Ward ignited alcohol to the Johnny Cash song "Ring of Fire." When he added more alcohol, the bottle shattered, showering a woman with flaming liquid.

Country Music shrine to keep historic instruments

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will get to keep historic instruments from Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash and Mother Maybelle Carter pledged by a man who committed suicide after being accused of defrauding millions from investors.

Contest pairs horse trainers with wild mustangs

As a Johnny Cash tune played over the loudspeakers, horse trainer Gary Main Jr. coaxed Victory through a display of discipline and skill inside the Wyoming State Fair arena.

Cash recording to be released with new documentary

An unreleased recitation by Johnny Cash will be available as part of a new documentary examining Cash's views on America. In "I Am The Nation," the deep-voiced singer personifies the country with references to important events and people in American history.

Johnny Cash documentary airs on PBS Aug. 5

A 40-year-old documentary about Johnny Cash to air on the Public Broadcasting Service shows him in concert and in casual settings. But unlike the 2005 movie "Walk the Line," there's no mention of his well-documented substance abuse.

Ry Cooder keeps alive L.A. sound with new album

It was more than 50 years ago but Ry Cooder remembers it like it could have been last week; he was 8 years old and Johnny Cash came on the radio singing "Hey Porter."

Former home of Johnny Cash's parents on eBay

The former Tennessee home of Johnny Cash's parents is on sale for $1.4 million — and that includes a gold record from "The Man in Black."

Johnny Cash Tribute Concert Canceled

A concert marking the 40th anniversary of Johnny Cash's famous concert at Folsom State Prison has been scraped, with the prison and the promoter blaming each other for the cancellation.

5th in Johnny Cash Series Out Tuesday

Diabetes had cost Johnny Cash much of his sight, and he needed a wheelchair. Losing his wife June was crushing. Yet, in retrospect, producer Rick Rubin wasn't surprised to hear Cash's plea the day after June died in May 2003.

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The 100 Greatest Live Albums of All Time
Source: ChordStrike

It's Friday night, let's have some fun and live music. How many of you would agree with Amazon's list of "greatest" albums of all time? Among my favorites: Johnny Cash, Simon and Garfunkle, Eric Clapton and Allison Krauss and Union Station. What's your groove?

Do you remember the Johnny Cash song "One Piece at a Time"?

Did you know that he really built a car "One Piece at a Time"? Amazing... This car was made famous by his 1976 hit song "One Piece at a Time". This car is constructed of Cadillac parts dating from 1949-1973...

Amazon.com: Johnny Berlin (Online Edition): Black Shoe Films: Video On Demand
Source: amazon.com

The documentary-comedy films, JOHNNY BERLIN and JOHNNY BERLIN PART 2, have just gone up as Video-On-Demand on Amazon.com - JOHNNY BERLIN is a documentary portrait of Jon Hyrns (AKA Johnny Berlin), a porter aboard a luxury train, who expounds upon his life as a struggling writer w …

A Boy Named Sue Might Really End Up in Jail
Source: digital journal

Research has shown that folks should give their kids common or popular names because not doing so might cause them later trouble.

The Man in Black, new photos surface
Source: The Sacramento Bee

Actually, the story is here, Photos from Cash concert at Folsom Prison surface, but I seeded the accompanying picture just because, well, it's cool

Folsom Prison sells Johnny Cash Photos
Source: The Modesto Bee

At their gift shop. At the museum. Just outside the prison.

Best of: My Top 10 Country Driving Songs

Whenever I'm in a car (especially by myself), I gotta listen to music. And in my opinion, the best genre for drivers is country. There's just nothing like listening country music when driving. Here's a collection of my top 10 driving songs with a country twang.

Letterman books Johnny Cash Tribute Band
Source: Great Falls Tribune

Dave caught a show by Montana based "Cold Hard Cash" while he was spending time at his Montana ranch. Apparently the group impressed him enough that he's invited them to perform on his show in November. Not a bad break.

Jailhouse rocks to Cash tribute
Source: BBC News

A Johnny Cash tribute band recreated the singer's legendary Folsom Prison concert 40 years to the day. The country star's performance in front of inmates at the US prison on 13 January 1968 won him critical acclaim.

A Newsvine Experiment: The Top 10 Bands of All Time.

It has been decided. The nominees were appointed, they then broken down into the Final 32, then voted on. Now, the top 10 have been decided. I have to admit, it starts with twists and turns, but then levels out.

'James Evans' now a country singer; signs with Johnny Cash family label
Source: eurweb.com

...The actor – who became a household name in the seventies for such iconic roles as Kunta Kinte in the mini-series "Roots" and James Evans in the CBS sitcom "Good Times" – has signed a five-album deal with Music Row Records Nashville, which is run by CEO Gene Cash.

Album Review: Dale Watson - From The Cradle To The Grave -- The 9513
Source: the9513.com

Ten songs in three days. That's how long it took Dale Watson to write the tracks for his latest album, From the Cradle to the Grave. Watson wrote/recorded all the songs in a cabin formerly owned by Johnny Cash (currently owned by Johnny Knoxville).

Iterate-Analysis of a Creative Work-701

The assignment is to analyze a creative work; I have chosen to analyze a song that I have heard since I was young. I intend to analyze the song "Folsom Prison Blues", by Johnny Cash. I will look at the song line by line and pull out all the meaning that I can possibly find.

Sun blocks sale of vintage recordings by Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins
Source: The Nashville Tennessean

Sun Entertainment Corp. of Nashville said today a federal judge has permanently blocked the sale of master recordings by former Sun Records artists including Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Creative Sounds Inc.

Covers #3
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Daniel Ross once more sifts through the TuneTribe catalogue in search of cover versions, this time discovering nuggets from Simon & Garfunkel, Johnny Cash and Andy Williams...

1990 Johnny Cash show set for release
Source: nme.com

A 1990 concert by the late legend Johnny Cash is set to be released next month. 'The Great Lost Performance' features a string of Cash's best-known hits including 'I Walk the Line', 'Ring of Fire' and 'Folsom Prison Blues'.

Reincarnation-Dare To Believe!
Source: YouTube

So, what happens to you when you die? This question has been around for centuries. Is there an answer? Does anyone truly know what happens? Are the claims of Reincarnation true? Well, take a look at this music video--listen to the words carefully--watch the images.

The Five Songs Most On My Mind This Month

These are five songs I've been listening to and thinking about.

Cash home burns down
Source: The Age

The Tennessee home of late US music icon Johnny Cash burnt down today amid renovations for its new owner, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, a local newspaper reported.

Advice To Writers On Getting Started

I dedicate this piece to Firsty, whose pieces on this topic sparked me to consider writing down advice I've given to many new and experienced writers.

Anita Carter - Don't Worry About Me
Source: Dailymotion - videos

Anita Carter - Don't Worry About Me (Live in Prague, Czechoslovakia with Johnny Cash)

DVD Reviews: Johnny Cash Concerts

Johnny Cash is one of my musical heroes. He led quite a life and left behind a bunch of wonderful songs.

Iterate 3

According to Johnny Cash in his song "Folsom Prison Blues" the poor are recreated by the culture of the poor and from the suppression of the rich.

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