Johnny Cash
Last week the Rebel Cartographers wrote in response to Write Across America’s stop in Arkansas, but were lured off the trail by diamonds and ghosts and failed to explore the rich story and songs of Johnny Cash. There is so much inspiration to be found in the life and loves of Johnny Cash. In addition to the invitations offered by the Arkansas map, there are many ways to take a deeper dive into the life and times of Johnny cash in addition to this mini bio:
One of the most prolific song writers of all time it would be exhausting to consider all the Johnny Cash songs that have impacted American life, but here are a few lists to guide your search:
- Songs written by Johnny Cash
- Holler chooses 15 best Johnny Cash songs
- Gold Radio names 15 best Johnny Cash songs
- The Boot counts down 10 best Johnny Cash songs
- Woman’s World counts down 10 best Johnny Cash songs
- Apple Music identifies the essential Johnny Cash
Every fall I write about the soundtracks of our lives with my first year writers and every year without fail Johnny Cash makes an appearance. Is there anyone who can fail to locate inspiration in the life and music of Johnny Cash?
