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June Carter Cash: Biography, Facts and Career

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June Carter Cash
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Valerie June Carter Cash (June 23, 1929 – May 15, 2003) was an American country singer, songwriter, comedienne, actress, and author. A five-time Grammy Award winner, she was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash. Before her marriage, she performed as June Carter, a name she continued to use professionally, including on songwriting credits. She played guitar, banjo, harmonica, and autoharp, and acted in several films and television shows. In 2009, she was posthumously inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame, and in 2025, she was named a posthumous inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Quick facts about June Carter Cash

  • Full name: June Carter Cash
  • Born: 1929-06-23
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q233253

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Who is June Carter Cash?

Valerie June Carter Cash (June 23, 1929 – May 15, 2003) was an American country singer, songwriter, comedienne, actress, and author.

What nationality is June Carter Cash?

June Carter Cash is United States.

When was June Carter Cash born?

June Carter Cash was born on 1929-06-23.

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