The night before the wedding, Cash and Miss Carter had received a Grammy for their recording of “Jackson. Leslie Chapman, pastor of the Methodist Church, married the couple. Monroe Brooks, Gallatin, was matron of honor. Kilgore was best man, and Morgan sang in the ceremony.Ī close friend of Mrs. Two other Opry stars in the wedding were Merle Kilgore, co-author of one of Cash’s first big hits, “ I Walk the Line,” and George Morgan. The pair reportedly chose Franklin for the unannounced ceremony, held at the First Methodist Church, because they were looking for a small town where a quiet wedding could be held. John Carter Cash, the 44-year-old son of late country legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, was arrested Monday in Newfoundland after he allegedly stripped down to his underwear. Two Grammy Award winners and stars of the Grand Ole Opry, June Carter and Johnny Cash were married in Franklin on Friday.

June Carter & Johnny Cash exchange vows (1968) It was the second marriage for Cash, and the third for Miss Carter. Maybelle Carter was a member of the original Carter family group, well-known in the annals of American folk music. Miss Carter performs with her Mother, Maybelle, and two sisters, Anita and Helen. Last Thursday, as Cash accepted a Grammy award for the record “ Jackson,” he remarked, “This is a fine wedding present.” (Carter was still married too, although she and her husband would. Johnny Cash and Miss June Carter, country and Western music singers who teamed up on a Grammy-winning record, teamed up in marriage, too, it was announced Friday.Ĭolumbia Records said the marriage took place in Franklin, Kentucky, and that after a short honeymoon, the couple will reside in Nashville. Johnny Cash was still married to Vivian Liberto when he met June Carter and by that point, the couple had four daughters. Independent Press-Telegram (Long Beach, California) March 3, 1968 Here’s a look back at their time together! June Carter & Johnny Cash got married on March 1, 1968 Johnny Cash and June Carter, country singers who teamed up on a Grammy-winning record, teamed up in marriage, too - and surprised the world with their wedding announcement back in the late 60s.

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