TUSCUMBIA-Kellye Cash is the great niece of the one and only Johnny Cash and was crowned Miss America in 1987, capturing preliminary honors in both talent and swimsuit. She is a professional singer and actress from Tennessee, and she has made numerous appearances speaking and entertaining around the country, including 9 different tours playing the part of Patsy Cline in the play “Always… Patsy Cline.”
Cash has toured with Bob Hope at his renowned USO shows, and has made appearances on the Today Show, The David Letterman Show, Good Morning America, and Hollywood Squares. She has also performed with numerous music legends including Lee Greenwood, Billy Joel, and Vince Gill.
Dixie Griffin, manager of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame is delighted to have such talent come and perform at the Hall of Fame. “We’re so glad to host Kellye and The West Tennessee Strangers here. Alabama’s music connections continue to surprise with Sam Phillip’s relationship to Johnny Cash and his music career. Not only does Kellye carry on the musical talent of Johnny Cash, but she has a long and impressive repertoire that pulls from many different entertainment disciplines.”
Kellye and The West Tennessee Strangers play country and gospel, including many Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash hits as well as their own original material.
Joining Kellye as a special guest will be her father and Johnny Cash’s nephew, Roy Cash, a former US Navy fighter pilot.
Kellye Cash and The West Tennessee Strangers will start the show at 7:00 pm, Tuesday August 16th. VIP passes will be available for $25, and standard tickets are available for $12 in advance, and $15 the day of the event. VIP passes will include a meet and greet after the concert, a photo op, and a complimentary drink. You can buy tickets via Ticketleap, by phone, or at the Hall of Fame. Online tickets are available at amhof.ticketleap.com/cash
For more information, contact the Alabama Music Hall of Fame at 256-381-4417 or facebook.com/kellyecashmusic.
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