Congressional leaders and members of the Cash family gathered Tuesday for the unveiling of a statue honoring Johnny Cash in the U.S. Capitol. The 'Man in Black' becomes the first professional musician to be so recognized, joining notable politicians, trailblazers and activists.
The Cash statue is the second new figure Arkansas has sent to be placed at the U.S. Capitol Johnny Cash now stands among the most famous politicians, trailblazers and activists of American history as he became the first professional musician to be honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol.
Each state selects two statues to place within the Capitol. The Cash statue is the second new figure Arkansas has sent to replace two existing images that had represented the state at the U.S. Capitol for more than 100 years. Another statue depicting civil rights leader Known as the “The Man in Black,” Cash was a vivid storyteller who sang with a deep voice songs like “I Walk The Line," “Ring of Fire,” “Jackson” and “A Boy Named Sue.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders led a group of Arkansas lawmakers at the ceremony. She said she grew up in a musical family where “after God and country, came Johnny Cash.” She noted how Cash struggled with addiction but went on to perform for prisoners and held a deep religious faith. She described him as a “hymn-singing Christian” who also experienced difficult times.Cash's daughter, Rosanne Cash, said her father would have viewed the statue “as the ultimate” honor in his life.
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