Is Johnny Cash A-List?
YesA
Yes — Johnny Cash is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1968
'At Folsom Prison' Album
Ranking Timeline
1955C$0.01M
Sun Records Signing
Start of his professional music career.
1956B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Hits: I Walk the Line
Breakthrough success establishes him in country music.
1968A▲$1M+$0.9M
'At Folsom Prison' Album
Career revitalized with iconic live album.
1969A$2M+$1M
'A Boy Named Sue' Hit
Further solidifies his mainstream appeal.
1980A$5M+$3M
Youngest Inductee: CMA Hall
Recognition from his country music peers.
1994A$10M+$5M
American Recordings Comeback
Partnership with Rick Rubin introduces him to new audiences.
2003A$25M+$15M
Death at Age 71
Posthumous releases and enduring influence maintain his legacy.
Last updated: February 23, 2026