Johnny Cash

On Oct. 15, 1969, Cash took home a record-setting five CMA Awards, including the night's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year.

On Oct. 13, 1980, Cash was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Cash and Jennings had a great duo hit with 'There Ain't No Good Chain Gang'.

These country couples know the meaning of "'til death do us part."

His performance of "Stick That in Your Country Song" wouldn't have happened without it.

He was known as the "Father of the Drums."

Get along, little doggies ...

On Sept. 12, 2003, Cash passed away after suffering complications from diabetes.

He's is nothing less than a national treasure and an absolute legend in not just the country genre but music as a whole.

Country singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.