DEBBIE HORTON
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DEBBIE HORTON (born September 1958) holds the distinction of being the only woman to have ever played lead guitar for Johnny Cash.
During a concert near Balitmore, Maryland Johnny Cash had heard that Debbie Horton was there and that she played lead guitar similar to Luther Perkins (one of the original Tennessee Two). During the concert Cash called Horton out of the audience to join him on stage to perform a song with him. Cash sang "Big River" while Horton played lead guitar. She holds the distinction of being the only woman to have ever played lead guitar for Johnny Cash. The performance was recently featured on JohnnyCash.com Radio. Horton had a 22 year acquaintance with Cash and was a guest at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Horton was the first female DJ at radio station WCMS-FM in Norfolk, Virginia and has acted as concert MC at concerts for Kenny Rogers, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Hank Williams, Jr. She interviewed Buck Owens and actor Dennis Weaver for feature shows.
Horton has written many songs and two of her compositions were recorded by Grand Ole Opry star, Pretty Miss Norma Jean and rockabilly queen, Wanda Jackson.
Presently Debbie Horton is the co-host of a traveling show from Branson, Missouri called Branson On The Road where they feature a personal tribute to Johnny Cash.