1. If I Were a Carpenter ~ SHERYL CROW & WILLIE NELSON
2. Jackson ~ CARLENE CARTER & RONNIE DUNN
3. Wildwood Flower ~ LORETTA LYNN
4. Far Side Banks of Jordan ~ PATTY LOVELESS & KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
5. Keep on the Sunny Side ~ BRAD PAISLEY
6. Wings of Angels ~ ROSANNE CASH
7. Ring of Fire ~ ELVIS COSTELLO
8. Road to Kaintuck ~ BILLY BOB THORTON & THE PEASALL SISTERS
9. Big Yellow Peaches ~ GREY DE LISLE
10. Kneeling Drunkard's Plea ~ BILLY JOE SHAVER
11. Will the Circle Be Unbroken ~ RALPH STANLEY
12. Song to John ~ EMMYLOU HARRIS
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Because family values and devotion were so fundamental to June Carter Cash, it was inevitable that this tribute album--produced by her son, John Carter Cash--would encompass the legacy of the Carter Family and her marriage to (and musical partnership with) Johnny Cash. The pairings that revive the June-and-Johnny duets are a mixed bag, as Willie Nelson never really meshes with Sheryl Crow on "If I Were a Carpenter," but daughter Carlene Carter and Ronnie (of Brooks and) Dunn absolutely nail "Jackson" with their rambunctious interplay. Among the other highlights, stepdaughter Rosanne Cash gives a luminous spirituality to "Wings of an Angel," while Emmylou Harris will bring a lump to every throat with the closing "Song to John," a testament to eternal love and the afterlife. As June's signature instrument, the autoharp figures prominently in many of the arrangements, including Elvis Costello's rendition of "Ring of Fire." As for June's legendary lineage, Ralph Stanley's "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," Loretta Lynn's "Wildwood Flower," and Brad Paisley's "Keep on the Sunny Side" all attest to the Carter Family's seminal influence not only on daughter June, but on country music as a whole. --Don McLeese
Album Description
This all-star tribute album was conceived and produced by John Carter Cash, the only child of Johnny and June, and features songs written by or associated with the beloved singer, and performed by an eclectic collection of family and friends such as Elvis Costello, Billy Bob Thornton, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, and more. This release will coincide with the publication of John's book, "Anchored In Love: An Intimate Portrait Of June Carter Cash". The only biography of June available, it chronicles her life from childhood to the early days of touring with the Carter Family band, her marriages before Johnny Cash, her early fame, her romance with Johnny, and the ups and downs that followed. It paints a dramatic, never-before-told portrait of struggle and success, and how the power of true love eventually overcomes all obstacles.
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Anchored in Love: A Tribute To June Carter Cash
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2007-06-05)
- Publisher: Dualtone
- Label: Dualtone
- Studio: Dualtone
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 8 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #64743
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Summary: A Tribute to June Carter Cash 2007-12-11
Comment: This album is one of the most amazing tribute albums I have ever purchased. John Carter Cash has outdone himself in his production and tribute to his mother. It brings peace to my soul each time I listen to it.
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Summary: The Love Sure Shows! 2007-11-13
Comment: A great remembrance for longtime fans and a great introduction for those who are not familiar with June Carter's music!
Johnny's and June's son has produced an album which allows a variety of artists to show how much June and her music meant to them....and opens the door to understanding that June Carter's music was much, much more than standing beside Johnny singing "Jackson."
This album will make a great stocking stuffer -- or anytime surprise -- to any fan of Johnny & June!
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Anchored In Love CD 2007-10-10
Comment: There were not enough of June Carter Cash's most popular songs and too few well known artist. I was very disappointed with it.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Anchored In Love 2007-10-01
Comment: I'm not usually into "tribute" albums, preferring to hear the originals sung by the originals, but this album is an exception. The artists chosen to cover June's songs reflected the tone of each. I especially enjoyed Carlene Carter's version of "Jackson." (I suppose a daughter would do her mother proud!) Overall this album is a delight to listen to --- you'll probably find yourself singing along . . . or at least humming. This album is a treat.
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Summary: GREAT 2007-08-23
Comment: I love this CD. Great artists putting their stamp on great songs! I think the best title on this is "Jackson" by Carlene Carter and Ronnie Dunn. Ms. Carter sounds very much like her mother and you can tell they had fun recording it. "Will the Circle be Unbroken" by Ralph Stanly will bring tears to your eyes.
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Anchored in Love: A Tribute To June Carter Cash
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