Rosanne Cash, born on May 24, 1955, is an American singer-songwriter and author, known for her country hits like Seven Year Ache and I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me.
She is the eldest daughter of country music legend Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian Liberto.
Cash’s career includes successful albums like Right or Wrong and King’s Record Shop, earning her a Grammy in 1985.
She has delved into various genres and received critical acclaim for her songwriting and storytelling.
Siblings
Cash has three younger sisters, namely Kathy, Cindy, and Tara.
Her parents divorced in 1966, and her father, Johnny Cash, later married June Carter, with whom he had a son, John Carter Cash.
Cash’s stepsisters include Carlene Carter and Rosie Nix Adams, also known as Rosie Carter, from June’s previous marriages.
Career
Cash’s debut album, Right or Wrong in 1980, was a country music success, featuring the hit single, No Memories Hangin’ Round.
This early success established her as a country artist in her own right, separate from her famous father’s legacy.
In the mid-1980s, Cash began to experiment with pop and rock influences, resulting in the critically acclaimed album, King’s Record Shop.
This album included the hit singles I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me and It’s Such a Small World, a duet with Rodney Crowell.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Cash continued to explore different genres, incorporating elements of folk, rock and Americana into her music.
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Albums like Interiors and Black Cadillac showcased her growth as a songwriter and her willingness to experiment with new sounds.
In addition to her music, Cash is also an accomplished author.
Her memoir, Composed: A Memoir, offers a candid look at her life, including her relationships and her struggles with fame.
Cash’s writing has been featured in publications like The New York Times and Rolling Stone.
Awards and accolades
Cash has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her illustrious career, including 4 Grammy Awards, including 3 for her 2014 album The River & The Thread.
She has been nominated for 12 Grammy Awards in total. In 2012, Cash received the SAG/AFTRA Lifetime Achievement award for Sound Recordings.
The Smithsonian Institution honored her with the Ingenuity Award in the Performing Arts in 2014.
Additionally, she has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Memphis College of Art.
These awards recognize Cash’s exceptional songwriting, her versatility as an artist, and her contributions to American music.
Her 4 Grammy wins and 12 nominations, in particular, highlight her status as a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Personal life
Cash has been married twice and has four children.
Her first marriage was to fellow country legend Rodney Crowell from 1979 to 1992, with whom she had three daughters: Caitlin, Chelsea and Carrie
She also raised Crowell’s daughter from a previous marriage, Hannah.
After her divorce from Crowell, Cash married her second husband, John Leventhal, in 1995, and they have one son, Jakob.
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