Johnny Cash
February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003

"The Man in Black" started all his concerts with the simple introduction "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash."  Born J. R. Cash, he took the name John R. Cash when he joined the Air Force and Johnny when he signed with Sun Records in 1955.  After several hits, he became the first artist to record a long playing record at Sun.  He eventually followed Elvis Presley's example and left the small label.  In 1958, he signed with Columbia where he recorded "Don't Take Your Guns to Town." 

Although Cash was never in prison, he was arrested on seven different occasions, once for picking flowers on private property.  If you found Johnny Cash picking flowers in your yard in the middle of the night, would you call the police? 

From 1969 to 1971 he hosted The Johnny Cash Show on  ABC.  His popularity began to wan in the mid-seventies, although he continued to have successful tours.  Over the following years he recorded with a number of different labels and  collaborated with many other performers.  In the 1990's his career took an upswing and although he was not sought after by major labels, he found new fans among the younger generations.  Cash and wife June made several appearances on the hit TV show, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and Cash did a cameo in the Simpsons, playing Homer's coyote spirit guide.   Cash wrote two autobiographies.  Man in Black was published in 1975 and Cash: The Autobiography came out in 1995.  In 1986, Cash published his only novel, Man in White, a book about Saul and his conversion to become the Apostle Paul.

June Carter Cash died of complications following heart valve replacement surgery on May 15, 2003 at the age of 73.  Less than four months after his wife's death, Johnny Cash died at the age of 71 due to complications from diabetes, which resulted in respiratory failure.

Hall of Fame Inductions

* 1977 – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
* 1980 – Country Music Hall of Fame
* 1992 – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Country Music Association

* 1968 – Album of the Year, At Folsom Prison
* 1969 – Vocal Group of the Year, with June Carter
* 1969 – Male Vocalist of the Year
* 1969 – Single of the Year, "A Boy Named Sue"
* 1969 – Album of the Year, At San Quentin
* 1969 – Entertainer of the Year
* 2003 – Music Video of the Year, "Hurt"
* 2003 – Single of the Year, "Hurt"
* 2003 – Album of the Year, American IV: The Man Comes Around

Miscellaneous Awards

* 1985 – Single of the Year, "Highwayman" (with The Highwaymen) – Academy Of Country Music
* 1989 – Living Legend – Music City News
* 1991 – The Spoken Word – Angel Award (Cash's reading of the New Testament)
* 2002 – Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award – Americana Awards
* 2004 – Recorded Event Of The Year – International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)

 Grammy Awards

* 1968 – Best Country & Western Performance, Duet, Trio Or Group, "Jackson" (with June Carter Cash)
* 1969 – Best Male Country Vocal, "Folsom Prison Blues"
* 1969 – Best Album Notes, At Folsom Prison
* 1970 – Best Male Country Vocal, "A Boy Named Sue"
* 1970 – Best Country Song, "A Boy Named Sue" by Shel Silverstein
* 1970 – Best Album Notes (written by Cash) for Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline
* 1971 – Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, "If I Were A Carpenter", with June Carter Cash
* 1986 – Best Country Song, "Highwayman" by Jimmy L. Webb performed by The Highwaymen
* 1987 – Best Spoken Word or Non-musical Album, Interviews From the Class of '55 Recording Sessions, with Carl Perkins, Chips Moman, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison and Sam Phillips
* 1995 – Best Contemporary Folk Album, American Recordings
* 1998 – Best Country Album, Unchained
* 1999 – Lifetime Achievement
* 2001 – Best Country Male Vocal, "Solitary Man"
* 2002 – Best Country Album, Timeless: Hank Williams Tribute (Cash contributed a cover of "I Dreamed About Mama Last Night")
* 2003 – Best Country Male Vocal, "Give My Love To Rose"
* 2004 – Best Short Form Video, "Hurt", directed by Mark Romanek
* 2006 – Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package, "The Legend"
 

The Johnny Cash carved emu egg comes with a hand turned wood egg stand and can become a personalized gift with an inscription on the back.

Because of the variations of color and texture inherent in the emu egg itself, each carved egg will be unique and make a distinctive addition to any decor or collection.  If you are looking for a "different" housewarming gift, birthday present or other special occasion gift for a Johnny Cash fan, this carved egg will delight them.  Yes, more than one photo can be placed on the egg, (are you thinking June Carter Cash?) contact the artist for further information.

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