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Johnny Cash Statue to Be Unveiled at U.S. Capitol

The statue will honor the legendary musician as the first professional artist in the National Statuary Hall Collection

Overview

  • The unveiling ceremony is set for September 24 at Emancipation Hall.
  • Johnny Cash's statue will be Arkansas's second representation in the Capitol, alongside civil rights leader Daisy Bates.
  • The 8-foot statue, created by sculptor Kevin Kresse, depicts Cash with a guitar and a Bible.
  • Cash's statue replaces one of former governor James P. Clarke, criticized for his racist views.
  • The musician's enduring legacy includes 90 million records sold and numerous awards, including 13 Grammys.