Grand Ole Opry Honors Johnny Cash’s Life & Legacy

John Carter Cash, Ana Cristina Cash, Joseph Cash, The Gatlin Brothers, Jamey Johnson and The Tennessee Four performing “Daddy Sang Bass” during “Opry Honors Johnny Cash.” Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry celebrated the life and legacy of Johnny Cash on the 20th anniversary of his passing on Tuesday night (Sept. 12).

The special evening of “Opry Honors Johnny Cash” included tribute performances by his son John Carter Cash, Ana Cristina Cash and Joseph Cash as well as artists who have been influenced by his work including Rodney Crowell, Erin Enderlin, The Gatlin Brothers, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson and William Beckman.

The Tennessee Four—made up of Cash’s oldest grandson Thomas Gabriel on vocals and musicians who played with Cash including Paul Leim (drums), Kerry Marx (guitar) and Dave Roe (bass)— also took the stage, making their Grand Ole Opry debut.

Rodney Crowell performing during “Opry Honors Johnny Cash.” Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry

Chris Janson and Jamey Johnson performing an acoustic duet of “Sunday Morning Coming Down” during “Opry Honors Johnny Cash.” Photo: Chris Hollo/Grand Ole Opry