Brother Jack is nearly cut in half by a table saw and dies after a week of suffering. Cash later says that he felt guilt because he had gone fishing that day.
graduated highschool
enlisted in U.S. air force
honorably discharged
daughter, rosanne cash, is born
Releases his first recording with Sun Records: "Hey Porter" and "Cry Cry Cry."
June Carter and Cash win a Grammy for Best Country & Western Performance, Duet, Trio or Group for their song, "Jackson
Attempts suicide by crawling into Nickajack Cave in Tennessee. He comes out of the cave after having a religious relevation
married June Carter
best friend, roy orbisons house burns down killing two of his children. affects johnny greatly
john carter, his first son is born
Publishes an autobiography, Man in Black. It sells 1.3 million copies
induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame
He is attacked by an ostrich in his wild animal park in Tennessee, crushing several ribs and having his stomach torn open. While recovering, he becomes addiction to painkillers
june dies at the age of 73 in Nashville, Tennessee
passes away
country music association award
"walk the line" movie is made in honor of johnny
johnny and his wife guest star together on an episode of Little House on the Prairie, entitled "The Collection"
