How much does Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (Official Audio) make on YouTube?
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (Official Audio) · by JohnnyCashVEVO
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
285,721
285.72K
|
$228.58 | |
|
March 2026
|
635,601
635.60K
|
$508.48 | |
|
April 2026
|
624,844
624.84K
|
$499.88 | |
|
May 2026
|
717,963
717.96K
|
$574.37 | |
|
June 2026
|
686,244
686.24K
|
$549.00 | |
|
July 2026
|
686,738
686.74K
|
$549.39 | |
|
August 2026
|
635,080
635.08K
|
$508.06 | |
|
September 2026
|
802,476
802.48K
|
$641.98 | |
|
October 2026
|
27,963
27.96K
|
$22.37 | |
| Total | 5,102,630 | $4,082.10 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.