Check out this charming rendition from a bluegrass band of the classic song ‘Ring of Fire’ by Johnny Cash.

‘Love is a burning thing and it makes a fiery ring

Bound by wild desire, I fell into a ring of fire’

The group in this video is called Backwoods Bluegrass, and they did a fantastic cover of this popular Johnny Cash song! The band members inclure Rusty Collier, Austin Harper, Hunter Phillips, and Sarah Stewart. Rusty plays the bass, Austin plays the mandolin, Hunter plays the guitar, and Sarah plays the banjo.

Backwoods Bluegrass is from southern Indiana, and the group plays traditional bluegrass while also incorporating classic country and 90’s country in a bluegrass style.

“I love this version of an old classic,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video. “This is a great example of bluegrass, so pure and pleasing to the ear. Thanks folks for continuing a great tradition!”

“This is one of the best bluegrass bands I’ve heard in my 65 years,” writes another person online. “And the young lady on banjo is one of the best I’ve ever heard!”

In the video, the bluegrass group is playing in front of a log cabin, and they are all so connected in how they look at each other and perform together. The blend of all the instruments and vocals just sounds so good! It is clear to see that each member in Backwoods Bluegrass is very talented.

When it comes to the history of ‘Ring of Fire’ by Johnny Cash, the song was Released on April 19, 1963, and it was one of Johnny Cash’s biggest hits. It was co-written by Cash’s future wife, June Carter, and songwriter/producer Merle Kilgore.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to Backwoods Bluegrass’s rendition of ‘Ring of Fire’ today!