You think you know John Amos, and then he totally throws us all for a loop. The Good Times/Roots/Coming to America/Men in Trees actor, who is originally from East Orange, NJ, has decided to cut a country album with members of Johnny Cash's family.

"Country Music is all about storytelling. That's what makes John perfect for this genre," said Gene Cash. "We worked with him closely and helped him discover his singing voice as well. John Amos is country music."

Cash picked up on Amos' talent over the summer during several trips the TV star made to Nashville. Songs on the album include the title track, written by 17-year-old Eric Cash of the Cash family, as well as other Johnny Cash originals including "Hopelessly," "Independence Day" and a tribute to the late county legend titled, "When Johnny Came to Town.

If he somehow manages to weave "temporary lay-offs/easy credit rip-offs" into one of his tracks, I might be forced to purchase the album.