Johnny Cash influenced a great variety of musicians and it was never more apparent than on Friday, April 20, 2012 at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX. The special concert and 80th-birthday tribute, We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash, featured an all-star list of talent not only celebrating the life and legacy of Johnny Cash, but also paying tribute to Cash, his music, his roots and his heritage.
Acting
Brandi Carlile's possession-by-Cash moment.
Sound
That Texas live mix—raw, imperfect, perfect.
Direction
McNally lets the performances breathe, no flashy cuts.
Director
Conor McNally
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Moody Theater is home to Austin City Limits—Cash performed there three times, making this a full-circle séance.
This 2012 tribute arrived during the 'Americana' boom, when hipsters reclaimed country from Nashville pop—Cash became their patron saint.
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