Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute on CMT [View All]

[Bridget Burke]

The show will be re-run tonight at 8:30 & tomorrow at 6PM Central Time. Sponsored by the Cash family, shot at the Ryman Auditorium, this is really an excellent show. Friends & family, all the usual suspects do songs Johnny (& June) wrote and/or performed--sacred & profane. Willie Nelson sings "Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord)" with sincere feeling that shames that movie. Kris Kristofferson does "Sunday Morning Coming Down".

There are a few surprises. Tim Robbins is the master of ceremonies--he'd worked with Johnny & does extremely well. Steve Earle plays. Al Gore reads the words to "Man in Black". Kid Rock sings "The Lonely Voice of Youth (Cries What is Truth)" & does not suck; I was amazed. The only red, white & blue is the strap on Willie's beat up guitar.

If you have CMT & have any interest in American Music, I strongly urge you to see this show. I'm hoping a DVD will eventually be offered.