Meet Debbie Horton
Debbie Horton had the rare privilege of knowing Johnny Cash personally for over 20 years. As the only woman who ever played lead guitar for Johnny Cash, she offers a perspective that very few can share. Her experiences go far beyond the stage — offering a deeply personal look into Johnny's life, his music, and the man behind the legend.
"A unique opportunity to experience Johnny Cash's Nashville with someone who truly knew him"
Tour Highlights
Walk Historic Nashville
Explore the places Johnny Cash lived, recorded, and performed — with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Personal Stories
Her firsthand stories and memories from someone who knew Johnny Cash personally.
Behind-the-Scenes Access
Gain a deeper understanding of the man, the music, and the legacy beyond the spotlight.
Watch Debbie Horton — Johnny Cash's Only Female Lead Guitarist
See Debbie Horton share her personal story of Johnny Cash — and why this experience is unlike anything else in Nashville.
Limited availability — Personalized experience — Advance booking required
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Pricing is based on group size and customization. Experiences are tailored for private groups seeking a more exclusive Nashville visit.
Ryman Audtorium
Stand inside the “Mother Church of Country Music,” once home to the Grand Ole Opry, where Johnny Cash performed, filmed his ABC television show, and where he first met June Carter.
Walk in Johnny Cash's Nashville Footsteps
Johnny Cash Museum
Step inside the world’s largest collection of Johnny Cash artifacts, where Debbie will personally walk you through the exhibits — including items once in her own collection.
Historic Broadway
Walk the heart of Nashville along historic Broadway, where the energy of live music brings Johnny Cash’s world to life, then continue with a drive down Music Row, passing the Columbia Studios where he recorded and helped define his signature sound.
Beyond Nashville —
Johnny Cash's Personal World
Debbie takes you beyond downtown Nashville into Hendersonville, where Johnny Cash built his home and lived much of his private life. This part of the experience includes stories from the House of Cash — his office and recording headquarters during much of his career, his lakeside home, and the final resting place he shares with June Carter Cash.
These locations reveal a deeper, more personal side of Johnny — the man behind the legend — shared through firsthand memories and experiences you won't hear anywhere else.
Follow Johnny Cash's life beyond the stage from his Hendersonville home and the House of Cash, to the final resting place he shares with June Carter Cash. Along the way, experience the places he lived, worked and spent his private time — including local spots like Center Point Barbecue, a favorite tied to the Cash family story.
Johnny Cash Parkway
House of Cash Site
Hendersonville Home Area
Tennessee Music Pathways Marker
Memory Gardens
Center Point Barbecue
Moments with Johnny Cash
Rare, personal photos from Debbie Horton's time alongside Johnny Cash — offering just a small glimpse into years of unforgettable moments few others can share.
These moments — and many more — come to life through Debbie's personal stories
shared throughout the tour.