Rosanne Cash: The List

Airs Friday, November 13 at 10 p.m. When she was 18 years old, Rosanne Cash was given a list of "100 Essential Country Songs" by her father Johnny.  For her latest album she picked a baker's dozen of them and recorded "The List," re-interpreting these classics in her own inimitable way. In this one-hour special, Rosanne, producer John Leventhal, singer/songwriter Laura Cantrell and Rolling Stone magazine's Anthony DeCurtis delve into the history and writers of these songs, offering a new perspective on some of the milestones of American Music. They talk about how this project pays tribute in equal parts to Johnny Cash's legacy as a father and mentor, the timeless songs that inftuenced his own career, the legendary songwriters who originally brought them to life, and the many artists who have recorded them over the years.
     As we hear these songs throughout the program, Rosanne Cash discusses how each of those factors inspired her own recordings. Other interviews include producer John Leventhal, journsnst Anthony DeCurtis and singer/songwriter Laura Cantrell.
     Recent awards for The List include Album of me Year from the 2010 Americana Music Awards and a 2011 Grammy Nomination for Best Americana Album.