American Songwriter

How This Historic Johnny Cash Guitar Became a Canadian Family’s Heirloom: “My Husband Was Very Upset”

This traded-in Johnny Cash guitar became a Canadian family's cherished heirloom, even if they didn't initially want it.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1956, Johnny Cash Released a Song Written for His First Wife That Became His First No. 1

It didn’t take Cash long to find his first hit. He released his debut single, “Cry! Cry! Cry!” in 1956, and it peaked at No. 14 on the chart. His next single, “So Doggone Lonesome,” peaked at No. 4.