Anchored In Love is set for a June 19th launch, which will coincide with the release of a book about June Carter Cash authored by her son John (and yes I have it on order)! I feel really lucky to have bragging rights of having this pre-release CD in my possession. I also learned a great deal about this wonderful songwriter. I did not know that many famous songs such as "Burning Ring Of Firev" or s"Keep On The Sunny Sidey" came from this ladyt's pen.
One of my favorite movies of all time is the Coen brothers O Brother Where Art Thou, and I love the music in it. I was very surprised to find two links from Anchored in Love to it. In the movie "Keep On The Sunny Side Of Lifee" is used in a particularly funny scene. Brad Paisley does an admirable job of keeping on the sunny side of life! The second reference is that the Peasall Sisters (The trio of small sisters singing at the political convention in O Brother) their performance made such an impression on John Carter Cash that he invited them to join Billy Bob Thornton in singing p"The Road To Kaintuck.s" The sisters have grown up a little since O Brother, but their voices are superb.
Anchored in Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash is a tribute album released in 2007 featuring various country music artists performing songs performed in any part by June Carter Cash including songs with Johnny Cash and the Carter Family. The album was produced by Johnny and June's only son, John Carter Cash.
June Carter was born in the rugged mountains of Maces Springs, Virginia, to Ezra and Maybelle Carter, pioneers of country music. On stage from a very young age, June found her niche in the spotlight with her vivacious personality and down-home sense of humor. Her confidence and spirit were what attracted Johnny Cash to her in the late 1950s. On the road together, they quickly bonded. June was his helpmate and closest companion. They were married for forty years, through addiction and success, tragedy and triumph. Anchored in Love is an inside look into the life of June Carter Cash, through the eyes of her only child with Johnny Cash-John Carter Cash. With skillful prose, he reveals new information about the legendary woman through his tender memories and heartwarming stories.
