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Marking his 80th birthday, music stars and friends gathered to celebrate “Johnny Cash: We Walk the Line” – August 9 at 10:30 pm
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Saturday, August 9 at 10:30 pm
A Celebration of The Legendary Singer-Songwriter’s Life with Brandi Carlile, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams and More
On April 20, 2012, music stars and friends gathered in Austin, Texas, to celebrate the life of Johnny Cash, marking his 80th birthday. The standing-room-only concert took place at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody and paid tribute to Cash and his music as well as his roots and heritage. Performances included Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated musicians Brandi Carlile, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams and more alongside an all-star band led by Grammy Award-winning Don Was, featuring Buddy Miller, Kenny Aronoff, Ian McLagan, and Greg Leisz. JOHNNY CASH: WE WALK THE LINE is hosted by Matthew McConaughey. An extended version of the concert will be available with PBS Passport.
Performances include:
- “Folsom Prison Blues” – Brandi Carlile
- “Get Rhythm” – Andy Grammer
- “Hey Porter” – Buddy Miller
- “Help Me Make It Through the Night” – Pat Monahan
- “It Ain’t Me Babe” – Shelby Lynne & Pat Monahan
- “Sunday Morning Coming Down” – Jamey Johnson & Kris Kristofferson
- “Jackson” – Carolina Chocolate Drops
- “Wreck Of The Old 97” – Rhett Miller
- “Cocaine Blues” – Shooter Jennings
- “Hurt” – Lucinda Williams
- “Ring Of Fire” – Ronnie Dunn
- “The Long Black Veil” – Iron & Wine
- “Big River” – Kris Kristofferson
- “Cry, Cry, Cry” – Sheryl Crow
- “If I Were A Carpenter” – Willie Nelson & Sheryl Crow
- “Highwayman” – Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Shooter Jennings, & Jamey Johnson
- “I Walk The Line” (Full Ensemble)