Remembering Johnny Cash on the 21st Anniversary of his death

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Remembering Johnny Cash, 21 Years Later
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It has been exactly 21 long years since Johnny Cash died in Nashville on September 12, 2003 at the age of 71. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Today, fans of Johnny Cash (I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues, ...) along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Cash, a cultural icon

Born in Kingsland on February 26, 1932, Johnny Cash's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Cash was not just a great singer, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1956 he touched the hearts of millions with ‘I Walk the Line’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been 21 years since the tragic loss of Johnny Cash and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Johnny Cash is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Johnny Cash.

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