album · February 1, 2002

The Essential Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

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Columbia/LegacySee this day

countryfolksinger-songwriter

This 2002 compilation collects performances from throughout Cash's career, offering a broad overview of his nearly 50-year recording history. It was released during the period of his American Recordings.

• The album was released on February 1, 2002.
• It was released on the Columbia/Legacy label.
• The album falls under the country, folk, and singer-songwriter genres.

Johnny Cash is a country, folk, and singer-songwriter artist from Arkansas. He is best known for his deep bass-baritone voice, his Tennessee Three backing band, and his boom-chicka-boom sound. In 2002, Cash was in the midst of his American Recordings series, though this release predates those sessions.