Walk the line Based on the real life pursuit of singer Johnny Cash of muse June Carter. Their romance will go down in history as the most enduring stories of our times. Despite going through tumultuous phases, their love stood the test of time. It is a story of unconditional love and how people can change when they love someone. June and Johnny met in 1956 and were married for 35 years. They are buried next to each other in Hendersonville, Tennessee near the spacious home where they spent most of their lives together. After their death, the home was bought by Barry Gibb and his wife to be used for their songwriting purposes.