Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash sold over 90 million records across five decades, a figure that trails #1 and #2 but is bolstered by unmatched cultural gravitas. His landmark 1968 At Folsom Prison album sold 3 million copies and became a cultural touchstone, while his 1994 American Recordings comeback—recorded with producer Rick Rubin—won a Grammy and introduced him to a new generation. Cash's 2 Diamond-certified albums and 11 CMA Awards place him among the most decorated artists in country history, with a legacy that outshines many in terms of raw authenticity.