Cash Family "Mark the Moment"

The family of Johnny Cash as seen during the Belmont University Johnny Cash Family Archives "Mark the Moment" event at Belmont on July 16, 2026.

 Photo: Sam Simpkins, Belmont

A Belmont University-led partnership has acquired personal archives of late and legendary musician Johnny Cash for $8.6 million.

According to a release, the collection comes from Cash’s children — Rosanne Cash, Kathy Cash Tittle, Cindy Cash, Tara Cash Schwoebel and John Carter Cash — and will be featured in the future Johnny Cash Learning Center.

Mike Curb center 2026.jpg

An image of the under-construction Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business building