PAUL ANTHONY

Paul is labeled The Preacher in The Church of Johnny Cash.

Country Music legend Johnny Cash is authentically recreated by international award winning tribute artist Paul Anthony and his boom-chicka-boom Tennessee Three CASH Show Band!  bringing the Man in Black’s biggest hits to life such as Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line, and Ring of Fire. The Stories, The Music of America’s beloved Country Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame icon makes this show a not to be missed event !!

The only Johnny Cash Tribute Artist in the world to be invited by John Carter Cash to record an album “Classic Johnny Cash” -The Nashville Connection- at Cash Cabin, Johnny Cash’s private recording studio in Hendersonville Tennessee.

On this recording you will find Paul amidst the musical talents to include the only drummer for Johnny Cash for 37 1/2 years:
‘Father of the Drums’ WS “Fluke” Holland, Johnny’s last Stand up Bass player, Five time Grammy Award Winner Dave RoeMarty Stuart’s lead guitarist Cousin Kenny Vaughn, Professor Chris Scruggs (grandson to Earl Scruggs of Nashville) and Chuck Turner, Cash Cabin’s Grammy Award Winning Producer and Engineer.

Paul Anthony’s connection with the great talents and historic importance of Johnny’s players combined with the beautiful friendships he’s created with the Cash family make Paul’s tribute to Johnny Cash heartfelt and sincere.

Country Music legend Johnny Cash is authentically recreated by award winning tribute artist Paul Anthony and his boom-chicka-boom Tennessee Three CASH Show Band, bringing the Man in Black’s biggest hits to life such as Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line, and Ring of Fire.

Paul was Invited by Mark Cash, Johnny Cash’s nephew, to perform at the official re-grand opening of the amazing  Story Tellers Museum in Bon Aqua TN where Johnny Cash last performed on ‘The Little Stage’

Just down the road from the museum, you will find Johnny Cash’s farm house.

On September 11th 2016, Paul recorded an acoustic version of “HURT” in the living room of John’s farm house in the same chair Johnny Cash was sitting in when he recorded that very song.

Paul’s efforts have been recognized as he has received many awards for his sincere authenticity that he brings to his world wide audiences.

Global Spectrum awarded Paul with the prestigious Hammer Award making him a recipient amongst the following entertainers, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, James Taylor and the Canadian Rock band Rush.

Paul was awarded the distinct honour of Tribute Artist of the Year, by the largest independent music organization in the world, The Josie Music Awards in Nashville USA.

Paul received the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Red Carpet Music Awards FPCM Holland Europe.

Paul was honoured with receiving Tribute Artist of the Year from The Red Carpet Music Awards
FPCM Holland Europe.

Paul has scored music and original songs for a film in Europe titled ‘Bowling’ which has been nominated for a 2022 Oscar Award.

Paul Anthony has performed on world class historic stages in Nashville such as Printers Alley,Honky Tonk Central and the amazing “Tootsies” the World’s famous Honky Tonk where many of the Great Country Artists of yesteryear performed.

Paul was asked to recreate the historic Folsom Prison Concert that took place at Folsom Prison January 13 1968. The Folsom Prison Recreation was held September 20 2019 at The Historic Gaol Prison in
Goderich Ontario Canada. This event was a fundraiser for the now Prison Museum, built in 1842
This recreation is released on DVD.

The most important recognition for Paul Anthony is keeping Johnny Cash’s music alive along with all of John’s musical history, for his family and fans. It is vitally important for Paul to continue telling the stories and honouring not just the music icon but The Humanitarian, The Father, The Brother and Husband. Paul Anthony continues to make musical history as the only Johnny Cash Tribute Artist in the world with the most authentic sounds and legacy of, The Man in Black, Johnny Cash.