June Carter Cash
June Carter Cash was a singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her work with the Carter Family and Johnny Cash.
Country Singer
June 23, 1929
Cancer
May 15, 2003
73
Maces Spring, Virginia, United States
June Carter Cash was a renowned American singer, songwriter, actress, musician, and composer, primarily known for her contributions to country music. Born Valerie June Carter, she was a member of the legendary Carter Family, a country music group founded by her great-grandfather A.P. Carter. Her most notable works include collaborations with her husband, Johnny Cash, on songs such as “Ring of Fire,” “Jackson,” and “If I Were a Carpenter.” She also appeared in films like “The Apostle” and “The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James,” as well as television shows like “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.”
Throughout her career, June Carter Cash received multiple Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Known for her sense of humor, she played a crucial role in making Johnny Cash’s live performances engaging with her witty banter and comedic timing. She frequently performed the song “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” originally written by A.P. Carter, and was celebrated for her traditional folk-oriented Appalachian sound. June Carter Cash passed away on May 15, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee.
