A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Synopsis
On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the hottest names in rock and roll united with the biggest stars in country music when TNT presented "A Tribute To Johnny Cash." From humble beginnings as the son of a sharecropper to his rise to fame as a music legend, "The Man In Black" has become one of the most influential performers of the 20th century. Some of Cash's biggest fans, including Bruce Springsteen, Trisha Yearwood, and U2, performed in this star-studded concert saluting Cash's groundbreaking career and the rich legacy of his music. In his fifty year career as singer and song-writer, Cash garnered nine Grammy® Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the distinction of becoming the first inductee in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — an honor shared only by Elvis Presley.
Top Cast
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Bono
Self - Performer
Kix Brooks
Self - Performer
Johnny Cash
Self
Rosanne Cash
Self - Performer
Sheryl Crow
Self - Performer
Paul Deakin
Self - Performer
Ronnie Dunn
Self - Performer
Emmylou Harris
Self - Performer
Dennis Hopper
Self
Chris Isaak
Self - Performer
Wyclef Jean
Self - Performer
Nick Kane
Self - Performer
Kris Kristofferson
Self - Performer
Lyle Lovett
Self - Performer
Raul Malo
Self - Performer
Dave Matthews
Self
Willie Nelson
Self - Performer
Robert Reynolds
Self - Performer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis J. Horvitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Rainin, Anthony DeCurtis
- Original Title
- A Tribute to Johnny Cash
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Immortal Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis J. Horvitz
Michael Rainin, Anthony DeCurtis
Renato Basile, Lou Robin, Jeb Brien
Department Leadership Roster
Louis J. Horvitz
Director
Michael Rainin
Writer
Anthony DeCurtis
Writer
Renato Basile
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tribute to Johnny Cash
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What is A Tribute to Johnny Cash about?
On Sunday, April 18, 1999, the hottest names in rock and roll united with the biggest stars in country music when TNT presented "A Tribute To Johnny Cash." From humble beginnings as the son of a sharecropper to his rise to fame as a music legend, "The Man In Black" has become one of the most influential performers of the 20th century. Some of Cash's biggest fans, including Bruce Springsteen, Trisha Yearwood, and U2, performed in this star-studded concert saluting Cash's groundbreaking career and the rich legacy of his music. In his fifty year career as singer and song-writer, Cash garnered nine Grammy® Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the distinction of becoming the first inductee in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — an honor shared only by Elvis Presley.
Who directed A Tribute to Johnny Cash?
A Tribute to Johnny Cash was directed by Louis J. Horvitz.
Who stars in A Tribute to Johnny Cash?
The principal cast of A Tribute to Johnny Cash includes Bono, Kix Brooks, Johnny Cash, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow.
When was A Tribute to Johnny Cash released and how long is it?
A Tribute to Johnny Cash was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.