When people hear the name Johnny Cash , they often think of the "Man in Black," his rebellious spirit, and his iconic love story with June Carter Cash . But long before June entered the spotlight of his heart, there was another woman— Johnny Cash’s first wife , Vivian Liberto . Her story, often overshadowed by the glamour of his later fame, reveals a complex chapter in the life of one of America's greatest musical icons. 🖋️ Who Was Vivian Liberto ? Vivian Dorraine Liberto was born on April 23, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas. Of Italian-American and German descent, Vivian was raised in a conservative Catholic household. She met Johnny Cash in 1951 at a roller skating rink while he was in the Air Force, training in San Antonio. Their courtship blossomed through letters , with over a thousand exchanged during Johnny’s deployment in Germany. These deeply personal and emotional exchanges would later become the foundation of a relationship that led to marriage. 💒 A Wart...