Johnny Cash was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born in Kingsland, Arkansas, in 1932 and was one of the best-known and most influential musicians of the 20th century. Cash began his career as a country singer in the 1950s and rose to fame with his Sun Records recordings, which included the hit songs “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” He went on to release more than 100 albums and became known for his deep, distinctive voice and his musical style, which blended elements of country, rock, folk, and gospel. Cash also appeared in films and television shows, and he won several Grammy Awards throughout his career. He died in 2003.