Cash Tribute

An artist touched up a background portrait of Johnny Cash on stage before the Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute concert Nov. 10, 2003, at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Cash died on Sept. 12, 2003, at the age of 71, from complications of diabetes.

Actor Tim Robbins was master of ceremonies for the show, which was taped and will be broadcast Nov. 15 on Country Music Television. As Robbins put it, Cash "knocked the world of pop music on its ear, then went on to do it in Nashville and the world."

Rosanne Cash opened the show by singing her father's song, "I Still Miss Someone." It was the first of many Cash songs performed at the former home of the Grand Ole Opry by some of the most influential names in contemporary music.

Kris Kristofferson, left, Willie Nelson and George Jones, right, sang "Big River."

Sheryl Crow performed "Hurt," a song about drug addiction that Cash recorded in 2002. The song, written by Trent Reznor of the rock group Nine Inch Nails, introduced Cash to a younger generation of fans. "When he gave his voice to something, he dedicated his voice and his intellect," Crow said.

Hank Williams Jr. performed "Ring of Fire" during the Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute.

John Mellencamp performed during the Cash tribute.

Former Vice President Al Gore spoke during the Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute.

Marty Stuart arrives for the Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute.

Kid Rock arrives for the Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute.

Kathy Cash, daughter of Johnny Cash, left, and Carlene Carter embrace during the Johnny Cash Memorial Tribute. Carlene, Cash's stepdaughter, said the family has struggled through a difficult year with the death of her mother, June Carter Cash, in May, followed soon after by Cash's death. "This is truly a tribute," she said of the concert. "It's a way for us to celebrate the music they brought to the world."

Rodney Crowell, former son-in-law of Johnny Cash, performed, too.

Ronnie Dunn, left, and Kix Brooks performed with Carlene Carter. Dunn told the audience he was wearing a black coat Cash had given him when he was a struggling young artist. "I feel the ghost of Johnny Cash so strong tonight," he told the audience. "Do you feel it?"

The show ended with the entire Cash family on stage singing with the audience "We'll Meet Again" from Cash's final album, "American IV: The Man Comes Around."

Johnny Cash's guitar from the early part of his career sat on stage during the memorial.