Quick Facts
Age: 70 Years, 70 Year Old Females
Family:
Spouse/Ex-: John Leventhal (m. 1995), Rodney Crowell (m. 1979–1992)
father: Johnny Cash
mother: Vivian Liberto
siblings: Cindy, Kathy, Tara
children: Caitlin Rivers Crowell, Carrie Kathleen Crowell, Chelsea Jean Crowell
Country Singers Lyricists & Songwriters
Ancestry: British American
U.S. State: Tennessee
Notable Alumni: Lee Strasberg Theater Institute
City: Memphis, Tennessee
More Facts
education: Vanderbilt University, Lee Strasberg Theater Institute
Childhood & Early Life
Rosanne Cash was born to music legend Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto Cash, a homemaker. Her parents separated in the early 1960s and divorced in 1966.
Brought up in an eclectic environment, she and her siblings lived in several cities in United States, first in Tennessee and later the family moved to California where they were brought up in Los Angeles and Ventura.
In 1973, Rosanne toured with her father for road shows for two and a half years during which she worked with him as occasional soloist, wardrobe assistant and background vocalist.
In 1976, she was briefly associated with CBS Records in London, United Kingdom.
She returned back to join the Vanderbilt University in Nashville where she studied English and Drama and later joined the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in Los Angeles which she left eventually to pursue music and singing.
Career
She recorded her first debut album with Rodney Crowell in 1978 with German label, Ariola Records.
Between 1978 and 1980, she was on a contract with Columbia Records and performed with the band, Cherry Bombs, in US clubs.
In 1981, her career gained upward swing with critical and commercial success of her super-hit album, ‘Seven Year Ache’.
Her third album ‘Somewhere in the Stars’ was released in 1982 which made to the list of Top 100 in US pop album charts.
After a break of three years, she released her fourth album ‘Rhythm & Romance’ in 1985 with two hits that rocked the charts including ‘I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me’ which won her the Grammy Award that year and ‘Hold On’ which won her the Robert J. Burton Award.
Through 1988 and 1989, she released other albums with some more hit singles that reached the Billboard country charts and brought her many Grammy Award nominations.
After 1995, Rosanne turned to writing. She made her writing debut with ‘Bodies of Water’ a collection of short stories, published in 1996 which helped her establish herself as writer.
After 1998 she started working together with her husband John Leventhal on various records and released albums including ‘The List’ and ‘Rules of Travel’. She also published two of her books ‘Penelope Jane: A Fairy’s Tale’ and ‘Composed: A Memoir’.
Later, in 2012, she released her song ‘Land of Dreams’ for a tourism campaign. Her next album is expected to be released in September 2013.
Major Works
Her second album ‘Seven Year Ache’, released in 1981 was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Country Chart and was ranked 22 on the Billboard Pop Chart. The album was certified Gold.
Her 1987 album ‘ King’s Record Shop’ was the most acclaimed album of her career. The album became her second gold album and went to No. 1 on the country charts.
Awards & Achievements
Her hit single ‘I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me’ won her nine Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award in 1985.
She won the Robert J. Burton Award in 1985 for her hit single, ‘Hold On’ from her fourth album ‘Rhythm & Romance’.
Memphis College of Art awarded her an honorary doctorate in 1997.
Her album ‘The List’, released in 2009, was awarded ‘The Album of the Year Award’ in 2010 by ‘American Music Association’.
She was awarded with the AFTRA Media and Entertainment Excellence Award for unparalleled excellence in Sound Recordings.
Personal Life & Legacy
She married country singer Rodney Crowell in 1979 and they have three daughters. Her personal and professional lives were greatly affected after her divorce with Crowell in 1992, after which she moved to Manhattan.
She married producer and guitarist John Leventhal in 1995 and they have a son Jakob. She lives in Chelsea with her husband, son Jakob and youngest daughter.
Facts About Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash is the daughter of country music legend Johnny Cash, but she has carved out her own successful music career with her distinctive style and sound.
She is a talented singer-songwriter who has released multiple critically acclaimed albums and won several Grammy Awards throughout her career.
In addition to her musical talents, Rosanne Cash is also an accomplished author, having published a memoir and a collection of essays.
She is known for her philanthropic efforts and has been involved in various charitable organizations supporting causes such as music education and the fight against poverty.
Rosanne Cash is a respected voice in the music industry and continues to inspire audiences with her powerful lyrics and soulful performances.
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