In 1985, with "Young Country" acts dominating Nashville and many veteran country artists finding themselves without record deals or radio support after long and successful careers, Johnny Cash discovered he was in just such a position after decades as one of America's most acclaimed recording artists. Cash signed to star in a Christmas special for American television which was to be shot in Switzerland; Cash invited three good friends and fellow country music legends to appear as his guests, Waylon Jennings, Kris ...
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In 1985, with "Young Country" acts dominating Nashville and many veteran country artists finding themselves without record deals or radio support after long and successful careers, Johnny Cash discovered he was in just such a position after decades as one of America's most acclaimed recording artists. Cash signed to star in a Christmas special for American television which was to be shot in Switzerland; Cash invited three good friends and fellow country music legends to appear as his guests, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. The four singers, all fabled for their wild ways and refusal to play by the rules of the music business, had a great time working together, and decided to record a collaborative album. Calling themselves The Highwaymen, these musical outlaws enjoyed impressive success with their first record and tour, and cut two more albums before health problems, scheduling difficulties and differences over the group's direction brought the collaboration to a close. The Highwaymen: CMT Presents American Revolutions -- The Highwaymen is a documentary on this Nashville supergroup, featuring extensive footage from the recording sessions for their final album, The Road Goes On Forever, and interviews with the members of the quartet, close friends and collaborators, including June Carter Cash, Jessi Colter, Rodney Crowell, Don Was and Billy Joe Shaver. Mark Deming, Rovi
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