Johnny Cash International

2023 Peggy O'Brien Book Prize, winnerAcross all imaginable borders, Johnny Cash fans show the appeal of a thoroughly American performer who simultaneously inspires people worldwide. A young Norwegian shows off his Johnny Cash tattoo. A Canadian vlogger sings I Walk the Line to camel herders in Egypt s White Desert. A shopkeeper in Northern Ireland plays Cash as his constant soundtrack. A Dutchwoman co ordinates the activities of Cash fans worldwide and is subsequently offered the privilege of sleeping in Johnny s bedroom. And on a more global scale, millions of people watch Cash s videos online, then express themselves through commentary and debate.In Johnny Cash International, Hinds and Silverman examine digital and real-world fan communities and the individuals who comprise them, profiling their relationships to Cash and each other. Study ing Johnny Cash s international fans and their love for the man reveals new insights about music, fandom, and the United States.