Johnny Cash has made the shortlist for three Mojo awards, two years after his death. The country star is up for the Icon and Inspiration awards, whilst a box-set of his recordings has been nominated for Best Catalogue Release.
The Mojo Honours List, as you all are no doubt aware, focuses on recognising artists for their body of work rather than new releases. The magazine's Editor Phil Alexander says: "It is not about the biggest names or the hottest acts. The event was created to recognise those artists that have enriched our rich musical culture and that's what it continues to do."
Cash is up against Paul Weller, Sparks, The Buzzcocks and The Fall in the Inspiration category, whilst he competes with Neil Young, Scott Walker, David Bowie and Van Morrison for the Icon award. It's not all about the old geezers, though, obviously. Corrine Bailey Rae, for example, is up for Best New Act award. Winners will be announced at an event at Shoreditch Town Hall on 5 Jun.