Sept. 13, 2002 · Nashville, TN · Americana Awards Show

Johnny Cash performed at 2002 Americana Awards where he recited an updated version of "Ragged Old Flag" and joined June Carter on a few duets. The Americana Music Association released a DVD in 2003 with highlights from the show, including the revised verse of "Ragged Old Flag". Deseret News reported that "The highlight of the night was a rare appearance by the 70-year-old Cash, who has had health setbacks in recent years including diabetes and bouts of pneumonia and bronchitis ... He was honored with the Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award, for "shining a light on issues that otherwise go unseen. ... Cash recited a patriotic poem, "That Ragged Old Flag," and performed with his wife, June Carter Cash. At first frail, he seemed to gain strength from performing again. ... "Thank you very much, folks," Cash said during one of three long standing ovations." (https://www.deseret.com/2002/9/15/19677561/americana-awards-show-country-s-quieter-side/)