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Celebrating the birthday of Johnny Cash

In celebration of Johnny Cash's birthday, February 26, five musical memories. Still hard to believe he's gone. Never will be forgotten.

 

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Johnny Cash would have been 79 years old today. Read his bio on CMT.com.

 

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Review Roundup: Johnny Cash, "American VI: Ain't No Grave"

Johnny Cash's American VI, due out February 26 was recorded just before Cash's death in September 2003. The album is produced by Rick Rubin, often credited with helping revive Cash's recording career during the last decade of his life. Tracks include Kris Kristofferson's "For the Good Times," Sheryl Crow's "Redemption Day," Tom Paxton's "Where I'm Bound," Bob Nolan's "Cool Water," the new Cash original "First Corinthians, 15:55," and closes with Queen Lili'uokalani's "Aloha Oe." Here's a round up of recent reviews and news coverage:

• Greg Kot gives the album 3.5 stars in a recent "Turn It Up" column.
• Kevin O'Hare's review for Mass Live, also 3.5 stars.
• Rolling Stone's preview of "Ain't No Grave." 
• From the UK, The Independent's Andy Gill rates "Ain't No Grave" 4 out of 5 stars.
• The Scotsman's review.
• Gibson Guitars' review by Elianne Halbersberg.
• Financial Times gives the album 3 of 5 stars.
• Detroit Free Press calls "Ain't No Grave" Cash's "transcendent final."
• Crave Online's article by Johnny Firecloud.

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