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June Carter Cash

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June Carter Cash Fast Facts:

Began her music career as a member of the famed Carter Family singing group, which included her mother and sisters.
Not as strong a singer as her sisters, she would entertain the audience by performing comedy sketches.
Studied acting with Lee Strasburg and made her TV acting debut in Gunsmoke.
Was introduced to future husband Johnny Cash by Elvis Presley. Cash introduced himself by saying "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash and I'm going to marry you someday"; 12 years later, he did.
Cowrote "Ring of Fire," which was originally recorded by her sister Anita, and ultimately became a Top 10 hit for Johnny Cash in 1963.
Won two Grammy awards with Cash and three as a solo artist.
Is the godmother of country musician Hank Williams Jr.
Wrote two autobiographies, Among My Klediments (1979) and From My Heart (1987).

June Carter Cash Relationships:
Carl Smith - Ex-husband
Carlene Carter - Daughter
Cindy Cash - Stepdaughter
Edwin "Rip" Nix - Ex-husband
Ezra Carter - Father
Hank Williams Jr. - Godchild
Helen Carter - Sister
Ina Anita Carter - Sister
John Carter Cash - Son
Johnny Cash - Husband (deceased)
Kathy Cash - Stepdaughter
Maybelle Carter - Mother
Rosanne Cash - Stepdaughter
Rosey Nix Adams - Daughter
Tara Cash - Stepdaughter
June Carter Cash Awards:
1999 Grammy: Best Traditional Folk Album - Winner
2003 Grammy: Best Traditional Folk Album - Winner
2003 Grammy: Best Female Country Vocal Performance - Winner
1967 Grammy: Best Country & Western Performance Duet, Trio or Group (Vocal or Instrumental) - Winner
1970 Grammy: Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group - Winner