Johnny Cash

On Sept. 12, 2003, Cash passed away after suffering complications from diabetes.

They may be stars now, but some of country music's most popular performers really paid their dues in their early days.

On Aug. 23, 1969, Cash earned a No. 1 hit with his song "A Boy Named Sue," from his 'At San Quentin' album.

Cash's late-career comeback reached another peak on July 24, 2003.

These country albums are turning the big 5-0 this year!

The new restaurant and bar will be next door to the Johnny Cash Museum.

In the 1995 comedy film 'Clueless,' lead character Cher (Alicia Silverstone) offers this little nugget of wisdom: "It is one thing to spark up a doobie and get laced at parties, but it is quite another to be fried all day."

He died just nine weeks later.

They have known the pain they sing about.

We love you, America!

Country singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.

Tragedy can strike anyone, from a neighbor next door to family members to some of the biggest superstars in the world.