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on JohnnyCash.com Radio Interview aired June 20, 2007 & Jan. 9, 2008
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JOHNNY CASH was one of the greatest individuals I have ever known. His influence on my life is enormous. He was always gracious and kind to me and I am sharing with you some photos taken down through the years. These pictures are very precious to me because they show a lot of my growing up years, my fat and thinner years, but also the thrill in my heart when I had a chance to be with Johnny Cash. The first time I met Johnny Cash was July 16, 1972 and the last time I was with Johnny Cash was in Austin, Texas on December 8, 1994. These photos reflect a 22 year acquaintance.
JOHNNY CASH & DEBBIE HORTON
PHOTOS DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS
A special thank you to my Mom, Dad and sister for putting up with my running from show to show while I was still living with them. Without their willingness to take me, I would have never had the opportunity to go to many of these shows! Another huge thank you to Lou Robin, Manager to Johnny Cash, for allowing me access backstage at so many shows. The photos on this page were taken all over the place...even in Johnny Cash's Hendersonville, Tennessee home which was recently lost in the fire. (I was invited to have lunch with him and June at their home after my high school graduation).
JOHNNYCASH.COM RADIO airs, for the first time, my performance with Johnny Cash. I must also say a special thank you to my old friend, Bill Miller, founder of JohnnyCash.com and a lifelong friend of Johnny Cash. Bill and I knew each other since we were children involved with the Johnny Cash Fan Club. I would describe Bill as THE authority regarding Johnny Cash memorabilia. He has a vast collection of Johnny Cash items and Simon & Schuster, Inc. published a book in 2004 written by Bill titled, "CASH, An American Man". When Bill launched JohnnyCash.com Radio in June, 2007 he called me to be one of the first people interviewed...in fact, I was the third...after John Carter Cash (John & June's son) and Lou Robin (his manager). Bill wanted to air to the world my performance with Johnny Cash. It had never been released before. I have had people doubt my claims to be the only woman to have ever played lead guitar for Johnny Cash, but now you can hear for yourself. (This show was re-aired on January 9, 2008). Every time I would visit with John he would remember that night and he would remind me of that special distincition that no one else has...the only woman to have ever played lead guitar for him. Thank you, Bill Miller, for allowing this special time to be shared publicly. I have always thought if I could play guitar for Johnny Cash, I could do anything...and I did and I'm still playing!
We include a tribute to Johnny Cash on every Branson On The Road®
show...always have and always will...so I still play Johnny Cash songs on my guitar on every show and I like to think that he's listening again! Hope to see you at one of our shows...somewhere down the road...
Debbie Horton
Branson On The Road®
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This video was made during a visit to House of Cash in the mid-eighties. My sister, Vickie was filming a lot of the footage as well as myself. It was by chance that June Carter Cash was at House of Cash on this day. She graciously said we could keep on video taping and talked to us for a long time. It was so nice. This is the real June. Not interviewing for a TV show or on stage at a concert. Just being the wonderful lady she was. Later in the video is a trip by their home in Hendersonville, Tennessee and you'll hear me talk about the time I had lunch with Johnny and June at their home. As you can see from this video, I was very thrilled to be there that day. I hope you enjoy this video.
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This is NOT an impressionist act; this show includes the greatest songs of Johnny Cash featuring the guitar picking of Debbie Horton - the only woman to have ever played lead guitar for Johnny Cash. The songs are performed true to their original feel without sacrificing their integrity in any way. Debbie's guitar playing has been described as the one closest to that of Luther Perkins (the originator of the Johnny Cash sound). It is an electrifying show sharing personal stories that span a 22 year acquaintance intermixed with the music and legend of JOHNNY CASH. This is the real deal. Contact BRANSON ON THE ROAD® for more details.
JOHNNY CASH was one of the greatest individuals I have ever known. His influence on my life is enormous. He was always gracious and kind to me and I am sharing with you some photos taken down through the years. These pictures are very precious to me because they show a lot of my growing up years, my fat and thinner years, but also the thrill in my heart when I had a chance to be with Johnny Cash. The first time I met Johnny Cash was July 16, 1972 and the last time I was with Johnny Cash was in Austin, Texas on December 8, 1994. These photos reflect a 22 year acquaintance. 
We include a tribute to Johnny Cash on every Branson On The Road®
show...always have and always will...so I still play Johnny Cash songs on my guitar on every show and I like to think that he's listening again! Hope to see you at one of our shows...somewhere down the road...
