In 1970, a raw and deeply human country song climbed to the top of the charts while narrowly avoiding controversy on national television. "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," was written and originally ...

I’m sure many stars can relate to having one person who changed the trajectory of their career forever. For Kris Kristofferson, that person was Johnny Cash, and the year was 1969. At the time, ...

One recording session helped change the course of country music history—and it didn't just benefit Johnny Cash. On July 10, 1970, Cash recorded his third live album at the legendary Grand Ole Opry in ...

Fifty-six years ago, who many consider to be the best country singer released one of his many No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. And on July 31, 1970, Johnny Cash released his hit ...

The country music staple was crowned Song of the Year at the 1970 CMA Awards.