Tickets On Sale Now for AMERICAN LEGEND: A tribute to Johnny Cash's life in song

This trail-blazing and spirited tribute to the life of an American icon, seamlessly weaves together the voices and musical vitality that created the Johnny Cash legacy. 


American Legend will take you on a musical journey with icons that influenced Cash's writings and sound - songs from the Carter Family and Hank Williams; through the Sun Records hits of the 50s and early 60s , including I Walk the Line and Get Rhythm; to his last groundbreaking songs with American Recordings. 

For one special two-night engagement, nearly twenty artists and musicians from around the Golden State will take the stage in Folsom to share the Man in Black's unforgettable story through music and movement. Produced by Theatre Ventures International in association with Sunny Mitchell Theatre Projects. 
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE FOLSOM CASH ART TRAIL.

ARTISTS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE INCLUDE:
Lindsay Alhady
Josh Bollen
Kate Brugger
Cory Coppin
Kale Coppin
Danielle Hansen (The Wildwood Roses)
Jeanne Marie Jacobson (The Wildwood Roses)
Dalton Johnson
Skyler King
Stephen Knoble
Jessica Lawrence
Evan Martorana
Lauren Metzinger
Sunny Mitchell (The Wildwood Roses)
Afton Parker
Melyssa Silfer
Cameron Stephens
Ryan Van Overeem
Drewin Young (The Walking Phoenixes)
Performer list will be updated as artists are confirmed

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