June Carter Cash: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Valerie June Carter Cash • June Carter
Born	June 23, 1929 • Virginia
Died	May 15, 2003 (aged 73) • Nashville • Tennessee
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1970) • Grammy Award (1967)
Notable Family Members	spouse Johnny Cash

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Johnny Cash, wearing a black tuxedo, stands beside June Carter Cash, who is dressed in a light blue gown, with a guitar visible at Johnny's side against a pink background.

The Carter Family performs on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in 1951, with Maybelle Carter on guitar, Helen Carter on accordion, and June Carter Cash and Anita Carter singing at a microphone.

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