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November 26, 1955 — Johnny Cash makes his debut on the U.S. country music chart when "Cry! Cry! Cry!" (b/w "Hey Porter") reaches #14. His next seven singles all make the country Top 10, with "I Walk the Line" reaching #1 and crossing over to #17 on the pop chart in 1956. He is irritated when Sun Records owner-producer Sam Phillips lists his first name as "Johnny" instead of "John" on the label, feeling that it sounds too young — but the name sticks.