How Johnny Cash spoke to the heart of America

Name: How Johnny Cash spoke to the heart of America
Uploaded: 2013-12-17T01:35:06Z
Duration: P456S
Description: Longtime music writer Robert Hilburn was inspired to write his new book, "Johnny Cash: The Life," after finding that other biographies didn't tell the full story. Jeffrey Brown talks to Hilburn about the legendary musician's authenticity and gift for storytelling, as well as the well-known personal battles of the "Man in Black."

Clip: 12/16/2013 | 7m 36s

Longtime music writer Robert Hilburn was inspired to write his new book, "Johnny Cash: The Life," after finding that other biographies didn't tell the full story. Jeffrey Brown talks to Hilburn about the legendary musician's authenticity and gift for storytelling, as well as the well-known personal battles of the "Man in Black."

Aired: 12/16/13

Rating: NR

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