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Church of Cash: Keeping the Spirit of the Man in Black Alive

Church of Cash: Keeping the Spirit of the Man in Black Alive

I'm a founding member of Church of Cash, a collective dedicated to keeping the spirit of Johnny Cash alive through authentic performance and original songwriting. Here's what that mission means to me.

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From the Music to the Memories: My Friendship with Cindy Cash

From the Music to the Memories: My Friendship with Cindy Cash

Getting to know Cindy Cash has definitely been one of those moments I never could have imagined when I started. After thousands of performances singing her father's music, I never expected the songs would lead me into his former home.

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Taking Folsom Prison Experience Back on the Road

Taking Folsom Prison Experience Back on the Road

There are certain projects in your life that become more than just another show. They become part of who you are. For me, Folsom Prison Experience is one of those projects.

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Here's a few things about me - Jay Ernest

Here's a few things about me - Jay Ernest

People often see me on stage, guitar in hand, dressed in black, singing songs that feel like they've been around forever. But there's a lot more to me than just the lights and the sound of a Telecaster through a tube amp...

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Jay Ernest Joins Screamin' Festival's 30th Anniversary Lineup

Jay Ernest Joins Screamin' Festival's 30th Anniversary Lineup

In June of 2026, I'll be stepping onto a Spanish stage for the very first time — and there couldn't be a better place to do it than at the legendary Screamin' Festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

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'Go Tell 'Em' New album on El Toro Records

'Go Tell 'Em' New album on El Toro Records

'Go Tell 'Em': A Retro-Country Masterpiece Born Across Continents

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Music Observer - Jay Ernest Scores His First #1 Hit

Music Observer - Jay Ernest Scores His First #1 Hit

Emerging from the vibrant tapestry of today's country music scene, Jay Ernest is making waves with his debut album, 'Hold Your Horses.'

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From Broadway to Country Roads: Jay Ernest's Unlikely Journey

From Broadway to Country Roads: Jay Ernest's Unlikely Journey

Make sure your lines are clean. By this I mean your personal life, marriage, family, coworkers; be present in what you're doing.

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Folsom Prison Experience: The 2025 Tour

Folsom Prison Experience: The 2025 Tour

With musicians and actors sharing the stage, Folsom Prison Experience is a fascinating immersive tribute-drama that recreates Johnny Cash's historic 1968 concert...

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Rolling Stone: Jay Ernest and the New Traditionalists

Rolling Stone: Jay Ernest and the New Traditionalists

Jay Ernest of Church of Cash and Folsom Prison Experience has made the '10 Up and Coming Artists from 2024' in Rolling Stone on October 11, 2024 by Jon Stojan.

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