American Songwriter

On This Day in 1955, Johnny Cash Landed His First Single on the Country Chart, Kicking Off a Long String of Hits

On this day (November 26) in 1955, Johnny Cash made his chart debut with “Cry! Cry! Cry!” which peaked at No. 14. It was the Man in Black’s debut single and the first of a long line of hits. Over the ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1956, Johnny Cash Released a Song Written for His First Wife That Became His First No. 1

It didn’t take Cash long to find his first hit. He released his debut single, “Cry! Cry! Cry!” in 1956, and it peaked at No. 14 on the chart. His next single, “So Doggone Lonesome,” peaked at No. 4.