June Carter Cash ❤️ . June was born and raised in Maces Spring, Virginia. Her parents, Maybelle and Ezra Carter, were also musicians, and June performed in the Carter Family Band throughout her childhood. . The singer originally went by her first name, Valerie, but around 1950, she dropped the name in favor of her now well-known moniker. . In 2003, Carter was included by Country Music Television on their list of the “40 Greatest Women of Country Music”. . One of her final appearances was a nonsp

Johnny and June Carter Cash performed "Jackson" at San Quentin State Prison, recorded February 24, 1969 - part of the legendary concert that became a triple platinum album. | Johnny Cash

The breathtaking music video for Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” featuring June Carter Cash was released this month in 2003. | Johnny Cash