Valerie June Carter Cash (June 23, 1929 – May 15, 2003) was an American country singer, songwriter, comedienne, actress, and author. A five-time Grammy Award winner, she was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash. Before her marriage, she performed as June Carter, a name she continued to use professionally, including on songwriting credits. She played guitar, banjo, harmonica, and autoharp, and acted in several films and television shows. In 2009, she was posthumously inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame, and in 2025, she was named a posthumous inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
June Carter Cash
singer
Notable For
American singer
June Carter Cash's Historical Timeline
Johnny Cash releases single "Ring of Fire" written by his future wife June Carter and Merle Kilgore
"Ring of Fire" is a song written by the American singer-songwriters June Carter and Merle Kilgore.
June Carter Cash dies
June Carter Cash, American singer, known for american singer, died on 2003-05-15. Valerie June Carter Cash (June 23, 1929 – May 15, 2003) was an American country singer, songwriter, comedienne,…
Associated Historical Events
Johnny Cash releases single "Ring of Fire" written by his future wife June Carter and Merle Kilgore
"Ring of Fire" is a song written by the American singer-songwriters June Carter and Merle Kilgore.
death
June Carter Cash dies
June Carter Cash, American singer, known for american singer, died on 2003-05-15. Valerie June Carter Cash (June 23, 1929 – May 15, 2003) was an American country singer, songwriter, comedienne,…
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was June Carter Cash born?
- June Carter Cash was born on 1929-05-15 (American).
- What is June Carter Cash known for?
- American singer
- What historical events involved June Carter Cash?
- June Carter Cash was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Johnny Cash releases single "Ring of Fire" written by his future wife June Carter and Merle Kilgore, June Carter Cash dies.
- When did June Carter Cash die?
- June Carter Cash died on 2003-01-01.