The songwriter has an opportunity to hit the ground running. Find four of country's best opening lines, below.

Johnny Cash revealed the one thing about doing prison concerts that surprised him the most, and no, it wasn't the inmates' ...

He immediately performed his song “Folsom Prison Blues,” eliciting a rousing response from the crowd. The album ended up ...

Wayne Coyne was born, "The Twist" became the only single in the history of the charts to make it to No. 1 on two separate ...

If you saw the listing for “The Folsom Prison Experience” and thought to yourself, “Eh, sounds like another tribute band,” ...

Learn about Johnny Cash's gentle take on 'You Are My Sunshine', perfect for bedtime singing. Find out why this sweet melody ...

Nicknamed "The Man in Black," he rose to fame after releasing hit singles such as "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Walk the Line." Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time ...