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A tribute for Johnny brings out the stars
The lineup for the Johnny Cash tribute concert says a lot about the late singer's place in popular music.
He inspired rockers Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow and John Mellencamp as well as twangers George Jones, Willie Nelson and Brooks & Dunn.
"He influenced music is such a profound way, beyond the genre of country," said Ronnie Dunn.
Kix Brooks added: "The first song book I had was 100 songs by Johnny Cash. I learned every one of them. ... Those are shoes that will not be filled."
Cash hits such as Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues became country and rock standards.
This year he received a Grammy and three CMAs.
Cash died September 12 at age 71 of complications from diabetes.
The free concert will be held today at the Ryman Auditorium -- former home of the Grand Ole Opry radio show -- and broadcast on Country Music Television. Actor Tim Robbins will emcee.
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Hope you're around to see it, Saku... ^_^
The lineup for the Johnny Cash tribute concert says a lot about the late singer's place in popular music.
He inspired rockers Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow and John Mellencamp as well as twangers George Jones, Willie Nelson and Brooks & Dunn.
"He influenced music is such a profound way, beyond the genre of country," said Ronnie Dunn.
Kix Brooks added: "The first song book I had was 100 songs by Johnny Cash. I learned every one of them. ... Those are shoes that will not be filled."
Cash hits such as Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line and Folsom Prison Blues became country and rock standards.
This year he received a Grammy and three CMAs.
Cash died September 12 at age 71 of complications from diabetes.
The free concert will be held today at the Ryman Auditorium -- former home of the Grand Ole Opry radio show -- and broadcast on Country Music Television. Actor Tim Robbins will emcee.
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Hope you're around to see it, Saku... ^_^
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I hope you haven't missed it. I was lucky to hear of this news today, 'cause I picked up the free newspaper on a whim. Maybe there will be a repeat you can tape.
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