June Carter Cash

June Carter Cash
  • Type: Musician
  • Country: United States
  • Born: June 23, 1929 in Maces Spring, Virginia, United States
  • Died: May 15, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  • Active: 1929 - 2003

Biography

June Carter Cash was a Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter, actress, and author, born into country music's foundational Carter Family. A versatile entertainer, she played autoharp, guitar, and banjo, initially performing with her family before launching a solo career with hits like 'Jukebox Blues'. She famously co-wrote the classic 'Ring of Fire' and was a vital collaborator and the second wife of singer *Johnny Cash*. Their duets, such as 'Jackson', are legendary. Though her career was often intertwined with her husband's, her solo albums, including the acclaimed 'Press On' and the posthumous 'Wildwood Flower' on the #Dualtone# label, cemented her legacy as a pivotal figure in American folk and country music.

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