Joaquin Phoenix

John R. Cash

Reese Witherspoon

June Carter

Ginnifer Goodwin

Vivian Cash

Robert Patrick

Ray Cash

Dallas Roberts

Sam Phillips

Dan John Miller

Luther Perkins

Larry Bagby

Marshall Grant

Shelby Lynne

Carrie Cash

Tyler Hilton

Elvis Presley

Shooter Jennings

Waylon Jennings

Sandra Ellis Lafferty

Maybelle Carter

Clay Steakley

W.S. "Fluke" Holland

Johnathan Rice

Roy Orbison

Ridge Canipe

Young J.R.

Lucas Till

Young Jack Cash

Carly Nahon

Young Reba Cash

Hailey Anne Nelson

Roseanne Cash

Kerris Dorsey

Kathy Cash

Victoria Hester

Carlene Carter

James DeForest Parker

Inmate

James Keach

Warden

Danny Vinson

Texarkana MC

Bob King

Armory Stage Manager

Natalie Canerday

Lady in the Aisle

Rhoda Griffis

Five and Dime Manager

J.D. Evermore

F.B.I. Man

J.W. Williams

Pill Man

Tim Ware

A & R Man #1

Clare Grant

Lissome Girl

Tracee Mae Miller

Birdie Perkins

John Carter Cash

Bob Neal (uncredited)

Geoff Falk

Folsom Prison Assistant Warden (uncredited)

Jan Falk

Lady at the Five & Dime (uncredited)

Marc Farley

Ferlin (uncredited)

Brit Shaw

Etta Grant (uncredited)

Melissa Goodwin Shepherd

Flight Attendant (uncredited)

Frank Hoyt Taylor

Passionate Preacher (uncredited)

Dave Thompson

Derwent (uncredited)