American VI: Ain't No Grave is the sixth and final posthumous album in Johnny Cash's American Recordings series, released on February 23, 2010. Produced by Rick Rubin, it contains recordings Cash made between 2003 and 2005, shortly before his death in September 2003, though some tracks were completed posthumously with overdubs by musicians like Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench.
The album includes a mix of original Cash songs and covers of artists such as Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, and Sheryl Crow. The title track, 'Ain't No Grave', is an adaptation of a traditional gospel hymn, and the record reflects Cash's recurring themes of mortality, redemption, and faith, with minimalist production highlighting his deep, frail voice.
The album was positively received by critics, reaching number 3 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the folk albums chart. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Folk Album, and the song 'Ain't No Grave' won the Grammy for Best Traditional Gospel Performance in 2011. It is considered a fitting close to the American Recordings series.