'Where Are Your Guts?': Johnny Cash’s Little-Known Fight for Native …
WEBFeb 19, 2016 — In 1964, Johnny Cash released a Native American-themed concept album, “Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian.” In an incredible but little-known story, Cash faced censorship and backlash for speaking out on behalf of …
Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian - Wikipedia
WEBBitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian is a 1964 concept album, the twentieth album released by singer Johnny Cash on Columbia Records. It is one of several Americana records by Cash. This one focuses on the history of Native Americans in the United States and their problems.
Johnny Cash - Wikipedia
WEBCash used his stardom and economic status to bring awareness to the issues surrounding the Native American people. [66] Cash sang songs about indigenous humanity in an effort to confront the U.S. government. Many non-Native Americans did not address those topics in their music. [67]
When Johnny Cash Walked The Line For Native Americans
WEBAfter releasing his chart-topping I Walk the Line in 1964, Johnny Cash recorded Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian. Cash used to say he was part Cherokee but eventually admitted he wasn't.
Remembering Johnny Cash’s Activism 20 Years After His Death
WEBSep 14, 2023 — Where did this passion for the Native American cause come from? Cash sometimes toyed with reporters by referring to his own Cherokee heritage, but there was no truth to that tale.
Cash for Native Americans — It’s Not What You Think
WEBOct 2, 2023 — Johnny Cash sang songs of Native American tragedy at the hands of the U.S. government when the rest of mainstream country music was focused on righteous cowboys that could do no wrong.
U.S. Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' history and ...
WEBSep 24, 2024 — Arkansas unveiled a new statue of Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. Cash, the first musician to be honored in the building, replaces a statue of a Confederate general.
Johnny Cash used his music to speak up for Native Americans
WEBSep 12, 2023 — A slew of hits in the early 1950s launched him into chart-topping success. By the 1960s, Cash used his music to address the inequities and mistreatment of Native Americans.
US Capitol statue of Johnny Cash depicts Arkansas' history and …
WEBSep 24, 2024 — A statue of country music singer and Arkansas native Johnny Cash was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.
Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears - KPBS Public Media
WEBFeb 22, 2016 — Based on Antonino D'Ambrosio's book “A Heartbeat and a Guitar: Johnny Cash and the Making of Bitter Tears,” the film tells the story behind Cash's lost Native American-themed concept album and...