Johnny Cash’s Family Takes Legal Action Over Garth Brooks’ Planned Tribute
The family of the late Johnny Cash has taken legal steps to prevent country star Garth Brooks from inaugurating an “unofficial tribute” to Cash in his native city of Nashville.
Brooks, who is set to open his bar “Friends in Low Places” in the near future, intended to allocate an exhibition on the second floor to the legendary country musician, who passed away over two decades ago.
The Basis of the Contention
“Cash’s family is dismayed by Brooks’ position on some contentious issues,” stated Attorney Joe Barron, who represents the Cash family. “Brooks failed to obtain authorization to use Johnny’s image or to host a tribute within a close radius of the Johnny Cash Museum.”
In essence, Brooks made a couple of significant errors. “Had he approached us appropriately, we would have likely overlooked the need for permission and given our approval,” said Horatio Neufield Cash, one of Johnny’s cherished grandchildren. “However, his actions felt like a slap in the face to our grandfather’s devoted fan base.”
The Impact on Brooks’ Plans
With these legal complications, Brooks is now left with an empty space on his bar’s second floor. His spokesperson, Art Tubolls, suggested that this area might be converted into a tribute to Brooks’ favorite Drag Queens.
“Garth champions many liberal values, so featuring a tribute to the drag community aligns with his beliefs,” Tubolls explained. “Additionally, he intends to allocate a section of the bar for younger patrons, with a limited beverage selection designed for them.”
According to Tennessee law, it’s permissible for parents to provide their children with beer and wine (but not spirits), so this child-friendly section would qualify under the state’s childcare guidelines. Indeed, this arrangement reflects the unique aspects of American culture.
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