While serving in the United States Air Force in Germany, singer-songwriter Johnny Cash saw the movie, Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison. Cash was inspired by the film and wondering what could lead a ...

On this day (July 30) in 1955, Johnny Cash stepped into the Sun Recording Studio in Memphis, Tennessee to record “Folsom Prison Blues” for the first time. The song would go on to be a major hit for ...

Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp organized the first annual Farm Aid in 1985. Taking place in Champaign, Illinois, the benefit for family farmers featured a star-studded lineup. B.B.

Dylan put his own spin on the song with The Band during the legendary 1967 basement sessions.

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Adapted from a book by Michael Streissguth, this documentary about Cash’s 1968 live LP would fit in with Eagle Rock Entertainment’s Classic Albums series, though the singer’s relationship to prison ...

Linda Ronstadt and Roy Clark join the Man in Black at the Tennessee State Prison. Linda Ronstadt and Roy Clark join the Man in Black at the Tennessee State Prison for a nationally televised live ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Johnny Cash was born on this date in 1932. Let's mark the occasion with your favorite tracks from him, collaborations and covers by other artists. We'll spin a set. Hear your requests weekdays after 9 ...