American V: A Hundred Highways

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American V: A Hundred Highways is a 2006 country album by Johnny Cash, released on American Recordings as the fifth installment in the acclaimed American Recordings series produced by Rick Rubin. Recorded in the months before Cash’s death in 2003, the album features his interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs alongside one original composition, “Like The 309,” the final song Cash wrote and recorded. Tracks include “God’s Gonna Cut You Down,” “Further On Up The Road,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” and “A Legend In My Time,” showcasing Cash’s distinctive voice and enduring artistic vision.

This CD contains 12 tracks with a total runtime capturing Cash’s final recordings with Rubin. Critics praised the album for its emotional depth and power, with Cash’s voice described as filled with conviction and testifying grace. Acquire this used copy and own a significant final chapter in one of country music’s most legendary careers.