Johnny Cash Heritage Festival

03/10/2026

All of our current Johnny Cash Boyhood Home information can be found at our homepage of Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home. Please follow this page to keep up with news, information, and upcoming festivals/events. Next up - Arkansas Roots Music Festival on April 11!

04/09/2024

Today, as we celebrate A-State Day of Giving, please consider designating your gift to the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home. We appreciate all the support that has been given over the years to continue operating and maintaining this historical site. It truly is a treasure. https://www.astatealumni.org/Give2AState

04/07/2024

We are excited to announce the lineup for the 2nd Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle - Rosanne Cash, Brandy Clark, John Hiatt, and John Leventhal!

• Presale date for members April 15.
Members at any level will receive a special access code for the presale.
Circle Club & above members will receive their code for 10%-20% off tickets.
Want to find out about membership? https://bit.ly/DyessCashMember

• On sale for general public May 1

All tickets receive access to the reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres inspired by Carrie Cash’s cookbook, custom cocktails provided by Delta Dirt Distillery, beer, and wine.

All tickets for VIP seating will receive a special item signed in advance by the artists. No need to stand in a long line.

A 10th Anniversary After Party!
Limited add-on tickets are available on Ticketmaster for a celebration of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home’s 10th Anniversary starting at 8:30 PM at Embassy Suites. Featuring desserts, a champagne toast, remarks by Rosanne Cash, and a bespoke gift. Ticket price includes a tax-deductible donation to the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home.

04/01/2024

Tickets available at https://bit.ly/ARMF24

The Arkansas Roots Music Festival is coming to the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home in Dyess, starting at noon Saturday, April 6, presented by KASU radio and Arkansas State University Heritage Sites.

03/21/2024

Arkansas Roots Music Festival Artist Spotlight:
Rockin' Jason D. Williams

After learning to play piano at 3 and beginning his career at 18, Jason quickly became well known for his piano playing skills and entertaining shows. During his career, he has traveled the all around the United States and most of the world. His talent has been admired by some of the greatest piano players in the industry; Elton John, Jerry Lee, and Billy Joel have been awestruck by his talent.

Still a performer and musician, Jason continues to play hundreds of shows each year. His musical style is unmatched and his ability to entertain a crowd of any size makes his shows a unique musical experience.

Jason will be performing at the Arkansas Roots Music Festival, on April 6, 2024 at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home in Dyess, Arkansas. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://bit.ly/ARMF24. KASU Public Radio Jason D Williams

03/10/2024

Saturday, April 6, at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home, get ready for Nightwing, Posey Hill, Marty Ray Project, and Rockin' Jason D Williams!!! Tickets on sale now for this amazing lineup at https://bit.ly/ARMF24

Presented by JCBH and KASU Public Radio. Sponsored by Osceola/South Mississippi County Chamber of Commerce, Judd Hill Foundation, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, Arkansas State University's Delta Symposium, and Arkansas Folk & Traditional Arts.

08/05/2023

WOW!🖤

August 12 is the Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle at Fowler Center! Ticket purchase includes the reception starting at 5:00 PM consisting of Cash themed drinks by Delta Dirt Distillery, beer and wine from High Cotton Brewing Co., Lost Forty Brewing, and 107 Liquor, food selection from Mama Cash's recipes, a silent auction, the Bradbury Art Museum, and a special item to view from the talented Kevin Kresse. This is in addition to our main event with Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Sarah Jarosz, and John Leventhal! You really don't want to miss this! Tickets available at https://bit.ly/SLSC23

07/25/2023

We loved having this sweet family from Penápolis, state of São Paulo, Brazil. They were kind enough to offer us a stay with them if we were ever in their area! 😊

07/23/2023

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07/16/2023