Country artist Tommy Cash, best known as the younger brother of the legendary Johnny Cash, passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 84. His death was confirmed by Nashville's Johnny Cash Museum, where Icon Entertainment Founder & CEO Bill Miller expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating, "Tommy Cash was a loyal supporter of the Johnny Cash Museum and a beloved member of our extended family."
Tommy Cash was born in Dyess, Arkansas, on April 5, 1940. He began his music career while in high school, forming a band and later enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he served as a DJ for the Armed Forces Radio Network. In the mid-1960s, Cash secured a record deal with Musicor Records, releasing his first notable hit, "The Sounds of Goodbye," in 1968. However, his biggest breakthrough came in 1969 with the single "Six White Horses," dedicated to the legacies of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
Throughout his career, Tommy toured extensively, performing alongside country legends including George Jones, Connie Smith, and Hank Williams Jr. He and Johnny Cash shared a complex sibling relationship but remained close, touring together over 120 shows in the 1970s. After Johnny's death in 2003, Tommy continued to honor his brother through concerts and released tribute albums such as "Tribute to My Brother" in 2004 and "Fade to Black: Memories of Johnny" in 2008.
A deeply respected figure within the music industry, Tommy Cash leaves behind a legacy that reflects both his individuality and connection to the Cash family's musical heritage. He is survived by his wife, Marcy, and their family.