Country music legend Johnny Cash recites a poem about the flag after receiving the inaugural Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award from the Americana Music Association and the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center during the annual Americana Music Awards Show at Nashville's Hilton Suites Hotel. Country music legend Johnny Cash receives the Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award from John Seigenthaler, founder of the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center. Country music legends Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, perform an old Carter Family song at the Americana Music Association awards show at the downtown Hilton. Country music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash perform the song Temptation at the Americana Music Association awards show. Country music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash share the stage at the downtown Hilton.

Johnny Cash waves to the audience after receiving a standing ovation as he walks onto the stage at the Americana Music Awards Show at the downtown Hilton. Johnny Cash recites an updated version of his 1974 song-poem, Ragged Old Flag, after receiving the Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award from the Americana 4Music Association and the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center. Johnny Cash watches his wife, June Carter Cash, as they perform at the Americana Music Association awards show. Johnny Cash stands with June Carter Cash as she gestures during their performance. Country music legends Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash wave goodbye to an appreciative audience after performing at the Americana Music Awards Show