Johnny Cash. For me, one of the greatest cover songs is Johnny Cash’s (2002 version of) “Hurt.” The original, by Nine Inch Nails, lacks the deep emotion and pain injected by Cash.

Johnny Cash was a complex man. The Man in Black, one of the most influential country music stars of the 20th century, was the son of a farmer and was raised during the height of the Great Depression.

Penned by Jack Clement, Cash recorded the song in 1958 and it became a No. 1 hit on the country charts. The Dresden Dolls' cover with The Hold Steady's Franz Nicolay offers their own cabaret-style ...

However, making a Cash classic all your own is no easy feat. Below are 10 noteworthy covers of those who have tried their hands at the country legend’s hits. 1.