June Carter Cash

Description: (Country Singer, Five-Time Grammy Award-Winner)

June Carter Cash was a prominent American singer, songwriter, actress and author. She was born to Maybelle Addington Carter and Ezra Carter into the renowned Carter Family (a traditional American folk music group). She came into spotlight after her performances with her sisters Helena and Anita. At that time, she expressed her talent through comic acts. She was so popular for her humorous comments that her comic act became an indispensable part of her show. She used to play the comic character of Aunt Polly in most of her road shows. Later, along with her mother and sisters, she became a part of Grand Ole Opry. After studying acting from The Actor’s Studio in New York City, she acted in several films and television series. After pursuing acting career for some years, she started her career in music again and worked with Johnny Cash, an American singer and song writer. Their combined effort resulted in several hits like “It Ain’t Me Babe”, “If I Were a Carpenter” and “Jackson”. She has received the Grammy Award for her solo album “Press On”.

Overview

Birthday June 23, 1929 (Cancer)
Born In United States
Alternative names Valerie June Carter
Died on May 15, 2003
Spouse/Ex- Carl Smith (m. 1952–1956), Edwin Lee Nix (m. 1957–1966), Johnny Cash (m. 1968–2003)
Parents Ezra Carter
Maybelle Carter
Children Carlene Carter, John Carter Cash, Rosie Nix Adams
Relatives Anita Carter, Helen Carter

Did you know

When did June Carter Cash release her first solo album? June Carter Cash released her first solo album, "Press On," in 1999.
What was June Carter Cash's contribution to the music industry? June Carter Cash was known for her distinctive singing style and songwriting talents, contributing to the country and folk music genres.
Did June Carter Cash write any books? Yes, June Carter Cash wrote an autobiography titled "Among My Klediments" in 1979.
What instrument did June Carter Cash play? June Carter Cash was a talented musician who played the autoharp, guitar, and banjo.
How did June Carter Cash influence Johnny Cash's music career? June Carter Cash played a significant role in Johnny Cash's life and music career, inspiring some of his hit songs and collaborating with him on various projects.
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