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1960

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
Hollywood Walk of Fame February 08, 1960 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won  

1965

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1st Academy of Country Music Awards 1965 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Top Male Vocalist Nominated  

1967

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1st Country Music Association Awards 1967 Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Toggle Information Vocal Group of the Year Nominated  

1968

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10th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 29, 1968 "Jackson" Johnny Cash (himself) & June Carter Toggle Information Best Country & Western Performance, Duet, Trio Or Group Won
Johnny Cash & June Carter 1967 GRAMMY Award for Jackson Best Country & Western Performance, Duet, Trio Or Group
Johnny Cash & June Carter Won Their First GRAMMY In 1968

Johnny Cash and June Carter’s duet “Jackson” won the duo their first career GRAMMY in 1968, for the year 1967, as Best Country & Western Performance, Duet, Trio Or Group.

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2nd Country Music Association Awards November 20, 1968 *At Folsom Prison* Toggle Information Album of the Year Won  
2nd Country Music Association Awards November 20, 1968 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Entertainer of the Year Nominated  
2nd Country Music Association Awards November 20, 1968 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated  
2nd Country Music Association Awards November 20, 1968 "Folsom Prison Blues" Toggle Information Single of the Year Nominated  
2nd Country Music Association Awards November 20, 1968 Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Toggle Information Vocal Group of the Year Nominated  

1969

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
1969 Music City News Awards 1969 The Johnny Cash Show Toggle Information TV Show of the Year Won  
11th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 12, 1969 *At Folsom Prison* Toggle Information Best Album Notes Won  
11th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 12, 1969 "Folsom Prison Blues" Toggle Information Best Country Vocal Performance, Male Won  
11th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 12, 1969 *At San Quentin* Toggle Information Album of the Year Nominated  
11th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 12, 1969 "A Boy Named Sue" Toggle Information Record of the Year Nominated  
4th Academy of Country Music Awards April 28, 1969 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Television Personality of the Year Won  
4th Academy of Country Music Awards April 28, 1969 *At Folsom Prison* Toggle Information Album of the Year Nominated  
4th Academy of Country Music Awards April 28, 1969 "A Boy Named Sue" Toggle Information Single Record of the Year Nominated  
4th Academy of Country Music Awards April 28, 1969 "A Boy Named Sue" Toggle Information Song of the Year Nominated  
4th Academy of Country Music Awards April 28, 1969 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Specialty Instrument of the Year - Harmonica Nominated  
4th Academy of Country Music Awards April 28, 1969 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Top Male Vocalist Nominated  
3rd Country Music Association Awards October 15, 1969 *At San Quentin* Toggle Information Album of the Year Won  
3rd Country Music Association Awards October 15, 1969 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Entertainer of the Year Won  
3rd Country Music Association Awards October 15, 1969 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Male Vocalist of the Year Won  
3rd Country Music Association Awards October 15, 1969 "A Boy Named Sue" Toggle Information Single of the Year Won  
3rd Country Music Association Awards October 15, 1969 Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Toggle Information Vocal Group of the Year Won  
3rd Country Music Association Awards October 15, 1969 "Daddy Sang Bass" Toggle Information Single of the Year Nominated  
Mayor Beverly Briley October 17, 1969 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Metronome Award Won  

1970

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
12th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 11, 1970 *Nashville Skyline* by Bob Dylan Toggle Information Best Album Notes Won  
12th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 11, 1970 "A Boy Named Sue" Toggle Information Best Country Vocal Performance, Male Won
Johnny Cash GRAMMY Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male for A Boy Named Sue
Johnny Cash Won GRAMMY Award For ‘A Boy Named Sue’

Johnny Cash won a 1969 GRAMMY Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male for “A Boy Named Sue” on March 11, 1970.

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12th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 11, 1970 "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" Toggle Information Best Country Vocal Performance, Male Nominated  
5th Academy of Country Music Awards April 13, 1970 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Television Personality of the Year Won  
5th Academy of Country Music Awards April 13, 1970 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Entertainer of the Year Nominated  
5th Academy of Country Music Awards April 13, 1970 "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" Toggle Information Song of the Year Nominated  
British Country Music Association May 17, 1970 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Entertainer of the Year Won  
British Country Music Association May 17, 1970 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Male Vocalist of the Year Won  
British Country Music Association May 17, 1970 *At San Quentin* Toggle Information Album of the Year Won  
British Country Music Association May 17, 1970 "A Boy Named Sue" Toggle Information Single Record of the Year Won  
4th Country Music Association Awards October 14, 1970 *Hello, I'm Johnny Cash* Toggle Information Album of the Year Nominated  
4th Country Music Association Awards October 14, 1970 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Entertainer of the Year Nominated  
4th Country Music Association Awards October 14, 1970 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated  
4th Country Music Association Awards October 14, 1970 Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Toggle Information Vocal Duo of the Year Nominated  

1971

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
13th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 16, 1971 "If I Were A Carpenter" Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Toggle Information Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Won  
6th Academy of Country Music Awards March 22, 1971 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Television Personality of the Year Nominated  
Gardner-Webb University September 28, 1971 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Doctor of Humanities Won  
5th Country Music Association Awards October 10, 1971 Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Toggle Information Vocal Duo of the Year Nominated  

1972

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Spirit of America Festival February 01, 1972 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Audie Murphy Patriotism Award Won  
14th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 15, 1972 "If I Had A Hammer" Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Toggle Information Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated  

1974

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Religious Heritage of America June 20, 1974 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Youth Award Won  

1976

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National University May 08, 1976 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Doctorate of Humane Letters Won  
National Council of Juvenile Judges July 13, 1976 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Special Award Won  

1977

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Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans 1977 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Horatio Alger Award Won  
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 1977 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won  
4th American Music Awards January 31, 1977 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Award of Merit Won
Johnny Cash Wins Merit Award – American Music Awards 1977

Glen Campbell and Roy Clark present The Merit Award to Johnny Cash at the 1977 American Music Awards. He talks about appreciating the award and the mistakes he made in the past.

  • Release Date: January 31, 1977
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1979

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United Nations October 18, 1979 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Humanitarian Award Won  

1980

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum October 13, 1980 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won  

1981

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Governor Lamar Alexander November 24, 1981 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Pride of Tennessee Award Won  

1985

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20th Academy of Country Music Awards May 06, 1985 The Highwaymen - "Highwayman" Toggle Information Single of the Year Won  
20th Academy of Country Music Awards May 06, 1985 The Highwaymen - *Highwayman* Toggle Information Album of the Year Nominated  
20th Academy of Country Music Awards May 06, 1985 The Highwaymen - "Highwayman" Toggle Information Video of the Year Nominated  
19th Country Music Association Awards October 14, 1985 The Highwaymen - "Highwayman" Toggle Information Music Video of the Year Nominated  
19th Country Music Association Awards October 14, 1985 The Highwaymen - "Highwayman" Toggle Information Single of the Year Nominated  

1986

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
13th American Music Awards January 27, 1986 The Highwaymen - "Highwayman" Toggle Information Favorite Country Video Won  
Jewish National Fund July 07, 1986 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Shalom Peace Award Won  

1987

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
29th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 24, 1987 *Interviews from the Class of 55 Recording Sessions* Toggle Information Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album Won  

1988

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America's Captains of Achievement July 02, 1988 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Golden Plate Award Won  

1989

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B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation League March 30, 1989 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Americanism Award Won  
1989 Music City News Awards June 04, 1989 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Living Legend Award Won  
Songwriters Guild of America June 28, 1989 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Aggie Lifetime Achievement Award Won  
7th Annual Golden Boot Awards August 05, 1989 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Golden Boot Award Won  
23rd Country Music Association Awards October 09, 1989 "That Old Wheel" Johnny Cash (himself) with Hank Williams, Jr. Toggle Information Vocal Event of the Year Nominated  
23rd Country Music Association Awards October 09, 1989 "Ballad of a Teenage Queen" Johnny Cash (himself) with Rosanne Cash and The Everly Brothers Toggle Information Vocal Event of the Year Nominated  

1990

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
32nd Annual GRAMMY Awards February 21, 1990 "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" Johnny Cash (himself) with Roy Acuff, Emmylou Harris, Levon Helm, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Ricky Skaggs Toggle Information Best Country Vocal Collaboration Nominated  
National Broadcasters Hall of Fame June 03, 1990 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won  
24th Country Music Association Awards October 08, 1990 The Highwaymen - *Highwayman 2* Toggle Information Vocal Event of the Year Nominated  

1991

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
33rd Annual GRAMMY Awards February 20, 1991 The Highwaymen - *Highwayman 2* Toggle Information Best Country Vocal Collaboration Nominated  
Excellence in Media February 21, 1991 The Spoken Word New Testament Toggle Information Angel Award Won  
Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame February 28, 1991 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Honorary Member Won  
26th Academy of Country Music Awards April 24, 1991 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Pioneer Award Won
Johnny Cash Accepts ACM Pioneer Award – 1991 Academy Of Country Music Awards

Johnny Cash accepts the ACM Pioneer Award on the 1991 ACM Awards.

  • Release Date: April 24, 1991
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25th Country Music Association Awards October 01, 1991 The Highwaymen - *Highwayman 2* Toggle Information Vocal Event of the Year Nominated  

1992

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame January 15, 1992 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won
Johnny Cash Rock & Roll Hall of Fame award
Johnny Cash Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame In 1992
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Johnny Cash Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Lyle Lovett inducts Johnny Cash into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the 1992 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and Johnny Cash gives his acceptance speech.

  • Release Date: January 15, 1992
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Johnny Cash Performs ‘Big River’ At Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 1992 Induction

Johnny Cash leads an all-star performance of his song “Big River” at the 1992 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, when Cash was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  • Release Date: January 15, 1992
 
34th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 25, 1992 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information GRAMMY Legend Award Won  

1994

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
Country Radio Music Awards June 07, 1994 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Legend Award Won  
28th Country Music Association Awards October 05, 1994 "The Devil Comes Back To Georgia" Johnny Cash (himself) with Mark O'Conner, Marty Stuart, Charlie Daniels and Travis Tritt Toggle Information Vocal Event of the Year Nominated  

1995

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
37th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 01, 1995 *American Recordings* Toggle Information Best Contemporary Folk Album Won  
37th Annual GRAMMY Awards March 01, 1995 "The Devil Comes Back To Georgia" Johnny Cash (himself) with Mark O'Conner, Marty Stuart, Charlie Daniels and Travis Tritt Toggle Information Best Country Vocal Collaboration Nominated  
Mid-America Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame May 31, 1995 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won  

1996

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Kennedy Center Honors December 08, 1996 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won
Johnny Cash receives Kennedy Center Honors December 8, 1996
Johnny Cash Receives Kennedy Center Honors

Johnny Cash received the Kennedy Center Honors, one of the most recognized cultural awards in the United States.

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Johnny Cash Tribute At Kennedy Center Honors

Johnny Cash receives a tribute at the Kennedy Center Honors with a medley of his hits performed by Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, and daughter Rosanne Cash.

  • Release Date: December 08, 1996
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1998

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
40th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 25, 1998 *Unchained* Toggle Information Best Country Album Won  
40th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 25, 1998 "I Walk The Line" Toggle Information GRAMMY Hall of Fame Award Won  
40th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 25, 1998 "Ring of Fire" Toggle Information GRAMMY Hall of Fame Award Won  
40th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 25, 1998 "Rusty Cage" Toggle Information Best Male Country Vocal Performance Nominated  

1999

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Rockabilly Hall of Fame 1999 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won  
41st Annual GRAMMY Awards February 24, 1999 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Lifetime Achievement Award Won  

2000

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Library of Congress April 23, 2000 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Living Legend Medal Won  
35th Academy of Country Music Awards May 03, 2000 *American III: Solitary Man* Toggle Information Album of the Year Nominated  

2001

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
43rd Annual GRAMMY Awards February 21, 2001 "Solitary Man" Toggle Information Best Male Country Vocal Performance Won  
43rd Annual GRAMMY Awards February 21, 2001 "I Dreamed About Mama Last Night" Toggle Information Best Male Country Vocal Performance Nominated  
Autry Museum of Western Heritage October 06, 2001 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Western Heritage Award Won  

2002

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
44th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 27, 2002 Various Artists - *Timeless - Hank Williams Tribute* Toggle Information Best Country Album Won  
44th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 27, 2002 "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Johnny Cash (himself) with Fiona Apple Toggle Information Best Country Collaboration with Vocals Nominated  
National Endowment for the Arts April 22, 2002 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information National Medal of Arts Won
Johnny Cash awarded National Medal of Arts April 22, 2002
Johnny Cash Awarded National Medal Of Arts In 2002

Johnny Cash was awarded the National Medal of Arts on April 22, 2002.

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Americana Music Association September 13, 2002 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award Won  
International Entertainment Buyers Association October 08, 2002 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Founders Award Won  

2003

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
45th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 23, 2003 "Give My Love To Rose" Toggle Information Best Male Country Vocal Performance Won  
45th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 23, 2003 "Temptation" Johnny Cash (himself) with June Carter Cash Toggle Information Best Country Collaboration with Vocals Nominated  
Country Music Television Top 40 Men of Country March 28, 2003 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Number One Greatest Man of Country Won  
2003 CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards April 07, 2003 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Special Achievement Award Won  
2003 MTV Video Music Awards August 28, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Best Cinematography Won
Johnny Cash 2003 MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography for Hurt music video
Johnny Cash Won MTV Video Music Award For ‘Hurt’ In 2003

Johnny Cash’s music video for “Hurt” won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography.

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2003 MTV Video Music Awards August 28, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Best Art Direction Nominated  
2003 MTV Video Music Awards August 28, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Best Direction Nominated  
2003 MTV Video Music Awards August 28, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Best Editing Nominated  
2003 MTV Video Music Awards August 28, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Best Male Video Nominated  
2003 MTV Video Music Awards August 28, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Video of the Year Nominated  
Americana Music Association September 19, 2003 *American IV: The Man Comes Around* Toggle Information Album of the Year Won  
Americana Music Association September 19, 2003 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Artist of the Year Won  
Americana Music Association September 19, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Song of the Year Won  
37th Country Music Association Awards November 05, 2003 *American IV: The Man Comes Around* Toggle Information Album of the Year Won  
37th Country Music Association Awards November 05, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Single of the Year Won  
37th Country Music Association Awards November 05, 2003 "Hurt" Toggle Information Music Video of the Year Won  
37th Country Music Association Awards November 05, 2003 "Tears in the Holston River" Johnny Cash (himself) with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Toggle Information Vocal Event of the Year Nominated  

2004

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
46th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 08, 2004 Various Artists - *Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers* Toggle Information Best Country Album Won  
46th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 08, 2004 "Hurt" Toggle Information Best Short Form Video Won  
46th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 08, 2004 "Redemption Song" Johnny Cash (himself) with Joe Strummer Toggle Information Best Pop Collaboration w. Vocals Nominated  

2005

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47th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 13, 2005 "Engine One-Forty-Three" Toggle Information Best Male Country Vocal Performance Nominated  

2008

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50th Annual GRAMMY Awards February 10, 2008 "God's Gonna Cut You Down" Toggle Information Best Short Form Video Won  

2011

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
Gospel Music Hall of Fame January 24, 2011 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won  
NME June 02, 2011 "Hurt" Toggle Information Greatest Music Video Of All Time Won  

2013

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U.S. Postal Service June 05, 2013 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information U.S. Postage Stamp Won  
Memphis Music Hall of Fame November 07, 2013 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Inductee Won  

2015

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49th Country Music Association Awards November 04, 2015 Johnny Cash (himself) Toggle Information Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award Won  

2018

Awards Date Nomination Category Result Photo/Video
GRAMMY Hall of Fame January 16, 2018 *At Folsom Prison* Toggle Information Inductee Won  
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