Who are Johnny Cash’s Children? Meet Rosanne, Kathy, Cindy, Tara, John Carter, Carlene and Rosie

John R. Cash was an American singer-songwriter renowned for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice and distinctive musical style, often accompanied by the Tennessee Three’s signature train-like chugging guitar rhythms.

His music frequently explored sorrow, moral struggle, and redemption themes, particularly in the later stages of his career. Known for his rebellious spirit balanced by an increasingly reflective and humble persona, Cash gained further recognition for his free prison concerts and trademark all-black attire, earning him the nickname “Man in Black.”

Johnny Cash was married twice and had five biological children. He first married Vivian Liberto in 1954, with whom he had four daughters: Rosanne, Kathy, Cindy, and Tara. Their marriage ended in 1966 due to Cash’s substance abuse, infidelity, and demanding career.

In 1968, he wed June Carter of the Carter Family, with whom he had a son, John Carter Cash, in 1970. He also became a stepfather to June’s daughters, Carlene Carter and Rosie Nix Adams. Cash and June remained together for 35 years until her passing in May 2003; he died four months later.

Rosanne Cash

Rosanne Cash was born on May 24, 1955, in Memphis, Tennessee, the eldest daughter of Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto. She has three full siblings—Kathy, Cindy, and Tara—a half-brother, John Carter Cash, and two stepsisters, Carlene Carter and Rosie Nix Adams. Of primarily English and Scottish descent, she studied at Vanderbilt University and the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.

A renowned singer-songwriter, she is known for songs like Sea of Heartbreak, September When It Comes, and If You Change Your Mind. She resides in New York City with her husband, musician John Leventhal, and their son, Jakob William Leventhal. Previously, she married Rodney Crowell, with whom she shares four children: Caitlin Rivers, Chelsea Jean, Carrie Kathleen, and Hannah Crowell.

Kathy Cash

Kathy Cash was born on April 16, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, the second child of Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto. She has three full siblings—Rosanne, Cindy, and Tara—a half-brother, John Carter Cash, and two stepsisters, Carlene Carter and Rosie Nix Adams. She is of English and Scottish descent, but details about her education remain unknown.

Unlike her siblings, she has largely stayed out of the spotlight except for appearances in My Darling Vivian, This Is Your Life, and It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle. She also played a role in What’s the Matter with Gerald?, a film written by her son, Dustin Tittle. Kathy is married to singer Jimmy Tittle.

Cindy Cash

Cindy Cash was born on July 29, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, the third daughter of Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto. She has three full siblings—Rosanne, Kathy, and Tara—a half-brother, John Carter Cash, and two stepsisters, Carlene Carter and Rosie Nix Adams. She is a singer, author, and antique dealer of English and Scottish descent.

She began performing at age nine alongside her father and stepmother. Her IMDb profile credits her with roles in The Cradle Will Fall and appearances in My Darling Vivian and Larry King Live. 2014, she published Recollections by J.R. Cash: Childhood Memories of Johnny Cash. Cindy is married to Fred Schwoebel, and they have two children, Alex and Aran.

Tara Cash

Tara Cash was born to Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto on August 24, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee. She has three full siblings—Rosanne, Kathy, and Cindy—a half-brother, John Carter Cash, and two stepsisters, Carlene Carter and Rosie Nix Adams. She is of English and Scottish descent, but details about her education remain unknown.

Tara is a costume designer best known for her work on Nashville Beat. 2014, she published Recollections by J.R. Cash: Childhood Memories of Johnny Cash. She also has a single acting credit for her appearance in the documentary My Darling Vivian. Tara is married to Fred Schwoebel, and they have two children, Alex and Aran.

John Carter Cash

John Carter Cash was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 3, 1970, to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. He has four half-sisters—Rosanne, Kathy, Cindy, and Tara—and two stepsisters, Carlene Carter and Rosie Nix Adams. He is of English and Scottish descent, with some Sub-Saharan African ancestry, and details about his education remain unknown.

Following his father’s footsteps, he became a Grammy Award-winning country music artist known for songs like Wildwood Flower, East Virginia Blues, and Can’t Feel At Home. John Carter Cash has three children from his marriages: Jack Ezra, Anna Maybelle, and Joseph John. He was first married to Mary Mabry, then to Laura Weber White, and is currently married to Ana Cristina.

Carlene Carter

Carlene Carter was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 26, 1955, to June Carter and Carl Smith. Her stepfather was Johnny Cash. She has one full sister, Rosie Nix Adams, four stepsisters—Rosanne, Kathy, Cindy, and Tara—and a stepbrother, John Carter Cash. Carlene is a country singer-songwriter of English descent, though details about her career are not widely publicized.

Rosie Nix Adams

Rosie Nix Adams was born on July 13, 1958, in Madison County, Tennessee, and passed away on October 24, 2003. She was the daughter of June Carter and Edwin Nix, with Johnny Cash as her stepfather. She had one full sister, Carlene Carter, along with four stepsisters—Rosanne, Kathy, Cindy, and Tara—and a stepbrother, John Carter Cash. Rosie was a singer of English descent known for performing folk and country music before her untimely passing.