Though Phillips said, “Well, Johnny Cash doesn’t run this operation, I do, thank you very much,” before hanging up on the ...

In 1972, Johnny Cash released his 40th album, America ... these traditional songs were re-recordings, as Cash had previously released them as singles as far back as 1956. Additionally, the ...

It was during the sessions for Wildflowers, his second solo album, that Tom Petty suggested to producer and American Recordings label owner Rick Rubin that he should try to sign Johnny Cash.