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Only in Print: Faith Over Fame for Johnny Cash and The Gospel Road

The original “Gospel Road” movie poster for the film’s 1973 release.

WINDSOR TERRACE — Johnny Cash’s faith would always take precedence over fame throughout his career.

When he approached Sam Phillips at Sun Records in 1954, he introduced himself as “Johnny Cash, Gospel Singer…”


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