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Midas Whale Perform 'Folsom Prison Blues,' Win Over All Coaches on 'The Voice' Blind Auditions

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:30:24 +0000

During Tuesday's (March 26) Blind Auditions for Season 4 of 'The Voice,' quirky and undeniably talented duo Midas Whale offered up their accordion and acoustic guitar-laden rendition of Johnny Cash's iconic track 'Folsom Prison Blues.' It was unforgettable and left an impression on all four of the show's famous coaches.

Johnny Cash to be Featured on US Postage Stamp

Eric Meier — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:43:09 +0000

The US Postal Service previewed a postage stamp that will honor the late Johnny Cash. The stamp is part of the Postal Service’s Music Icons series and will be released later this year. In a release the USPS describes the stamp as: Resembling the appearance of a 45 rpm record sleeve, the square stamp features [...]

Johnny Cash Wheel of Fortune Puzzle Stumps Contestant [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:00:09 +0000

Can you solve this Wheel of Fortune puzzle? If you said I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash, you’re smarter than the contestant on the show. She must not have been a fan of the Man in Black. Her response…watch and find out. [button href="http://bigfrog104.com/american-idol-spoiler-2013-top-40/" title="2012 American Idol Spoiler" align="center"]

Daddy Sang Bass On Today's Country Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:10:46 +0000

Today on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. we feature the number one country song on this day in 1969, which remained number one for an incredible six weeks. "Daddy Sang Bass", a song written by Carl Perkins and recorded by Johnny Cash with wife June Carter Cash and The Statler Brothers. The song became his closer at many Johnny Cash Revue performances.

Johnny Cash Live Albums, Rarities Part of New 'The Complete Columbia Album Collection' Box Set

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:00:46 +0000

During his nearly 50 years in country music, Johnny Cash proved to be one of the most prolific recording artists of his time. He brought equipment everywhere -- often to prisons -- to capture unique sounds and tensions on tape. Those rarities and long since forgotten live albums are just part of what's included in the new 'The Complete Columbia Album Collection' box set.

Johnny Cash Coming Down On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:10:06 +0000

On this day in 1970, the number one country song was "Sunday Morning Coming Down", by Johnny Cash. The song was written by Johnny's friend and "Highwaymen" colleague, Kris Kristofferson and was a big pop hit as well. We're featuring it today on the "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. (It's one of my favorite Johnny Cash hits).

Duets On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:10:50 +0000

Today we're featuring duets on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. We'll begin with one of the great duos, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton with "Islands In The Stream", which went to number one on the country charts in 1983 and was a big pop hit as well. We'll complete the double with Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's duet, "Jackson", which went to number two in 1967.

Johnny Cash At San Quentin On Today's Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:10:19 +0000

"The Man In Black" leads off today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with the number one country song on this day in 1969, "A Boy Named Sue". What could have been a quick novelty song became a memorable story as told by Johnny Cash, with the backdrop of a live audience of inmates at San Quentin State Prison in California.

Cash In On Greg's Grill

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:00:30 +0000

All this week on "Greg's Grill", our noontime request hour, you have a chance to win the brand new "Johnny Cash-The Greatest: The Number Ones" CD. This new album is a compilation of 19 of "the Man In Black's" number ones...everything from "I Walk The Line" to "Highwayman" featuring fellow Highwaymen Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson.

Shelby Lynne Pays Tribute to Johnny Cash With 'Why Me Lord?' – Video Premiere

Billy Dukes — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:00:29 +0000

Several country music legends came to the set of ‘Austin City Limits’ in April to pay tribute to one man: Johnny Cash. The Man in Black would have celebrated his 80th birthday this year, and stars like Shelby Lynne, Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Ronnie Dunn and Kris Kristofferson couldn’t let the day pass without a party.

The Man In Black On Today's Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:09:49 +0000

In my opinion, any time we feature Johnny Cash on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m., it's an event. Today we kick off with "Sunday Morning Coming Down", a song written by Kris Kristofferson and recorded by Johnny Cash on this day in 1970. It went to number one later that year.

Kris Kristofferson On Todays' Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:10:17 +0000

One of the most successful singer/songwriters in both country and pop music is Kris Kristofferson, and today is his 76th birthday. We begin today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with a song he wrote and Sammi Smith recorded, "Help Me Make It Through The Night", which went to number one in 1971. You may remember when he was recording with the Highwaymen (along with friends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings), so we'll feature a song recorded by them as well.

Daddy Sang Bass On Today's Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:20:01 +0000

Let's honor dad on today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with two "daddy" songs. We begin with Johnny Cash and family with "Daddy Sang Bass". We'll follow it up with Holly Dunn and that Father's Day favorite, "Daddy's Hands".

We Say Hello Walls On Today's Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:10:01 +0000

Talk about classics! Today we begin our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with the number one country song on this day back in 1961 - "Hello Walls" by Faron Young. Staying in the 1960s, we complete the "Double" with "Understand Your Man", Johnny Cash's number one hit (and my favorite Johnny Cash song) on this day in 1964.

Zach's Top 5 Favorite Johnny Cash Songs [MUSIC]

Zach Effrog — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:30:50 +0000

When it comes to Johnny Cash, how can you pick your favorite songs, right? They're all good. But, I took the challenge and re-listened to a lot of Johnny Cash songs to find some of my favorites. And, listening to a bunch of his songs, it's impossible to deny that he was

A Boy Named Sue On Today's Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:10:18 +0000

Today on the "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. we're featuring "Boy Named Sue", a number one hit in 1969 for Johnny Cash. The reason why we're starting off with that song is that on this day in 1970, Johnny performed it at the White House for then President Richard Nixon. The story goes that President Nixon asked him to sing "Okie From Muskogee", but Johnny said that he didn't record that song (Merle Haggard did) and that he would rather sing one of his own.

We're Off To Dallas On The Country Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:10:19 +0000

Twenty years ago today, Alan Jackson's "Dallas" was the number one country song in the USA. Today, we're featuring that big hit to kick off our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. Our second song today is that classic number one from 1956, "I Walk The Line", by Johnny Cash.

Johnny Cash Museum Planned For Nashville [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:15:12 +0000

There will soon be another reason for country music fans to flock to "Music City", Nashville, Tennessee. According to a report from CMT a Johnny Cash museum is scheduled to open in downtown Nashville in 2013. Several of Johnny's friends and family members made the announcement this week and described what the museum will include.

Twice The Cash On The Country Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:10:51 +0000

Today on our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m.,we're featuring twice the cash...Rosanne Cash and her dad Johnny that is. We begin the "Double" with Rosanne's number one hit back in 1981 "Seven Year Ache" and finish with Johnny's number one from 1964, "Understand Your Man" (my favorite Johnny Cash song).

Doing Duets On The Country Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:05:49 +0000

Each day at 11:30 a.m., we go back in time, times two with our Big Frog 104 “Country Classic Double”. Today, we’re featuring classic duets, in particular Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and Kenny Rogers with Dottie West. Here’s a classic performance of today’s featured song “Jackson” by Johnny and June live in concert. [...]