Out Among The Stars

When Johnny Cash released Happiness Is You in 1966, he was already a major country recording artist and a relentless touring performer. Within three years, television would take him into millions of homes and a new run of career-defining songs would follow.

Alex Orbison has transformed an unpublished Johnny Cash poem for June Carter Cash into a new recording featuring Erika Orbison, with Roy Orbison's sons and John Carter Cash completing the music.

Hunter Biden's return to social media has quickly become one of the internet's most unexpected viral success stories, with a passionate defence of Johnny Cash drawing praise across political lines and reigniting discussion about the country music icon's legacy of redemption and compassion.

Julien's Auctions has reported strong international bidding results from its annual Music Icons sale in New York, with high-value lots from Ace Frehley, Johnny Cash, Eddie Van Halen, Prince, Madonna, Mick Jagger and more attracting collectors from 30 countries. The two-day event delivered several multi-million dollar category benchmarks across guitars, stage-worn items and rare memorabilia.

Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness says covering Chris Isaak's ‘Wicked Game' for the new album ‘Born To Kill' continues a tradition that has seen the band reinterpret songs by The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and June Carter through the lens of California punk rock.

Ace Records honours the songwriting catalogue of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan with a multi-artist tribute album featuring performances from Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Bob Seger, Marianne Faithfull and more, tracing five decades of songs that reshaped American music.

September 12 stands as a milestone in music history, celebrated for legendary releases and the passing of iconic artists. Globally, it's the day The Beatles soared to No. 1 with “She Loves You,” Creedence Clearwater Revival dominated album charts with Cosmo’s Factory, and Pink Floyd unveiled the classic Wish You Were Here. Journey and Lauryn Hill also secured major chart triumphs, while the world mourned the loss of Johnny Cash. In Australia, the date carries its own weight with multiple number one singles and the birthdays of two significant artists.