I want to make one thing clear right off the bat. This is by no means a definitive list of underrated Johnny Cash songs. Johnny Cash recorded more songs than there are ants on a Tennessee ant hill.

You may be familiar with his biggest hits, but country legend Johnny Cash also has a few underrated songs in his discography worth revisiting.

Johnny’s version is what turned me on to this tragically beautiful song by Trent Reznor. I especially love the lyrical change from “crown of sh*t” to “crown of thorns." Very powerful.

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Johnny Cash fans were treated earlier this year to a brand new album from the superstar. The aptly-titled Songwriter was finished by ...