The 'Man in Black' heads to Washington: Arkansas' Johnny Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The 'Man in Black' heads to Washington: Arkansas' Johnny Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol

Hindustan Times  

— A statue depicting Johnny Cash departed Arkansas for Washington on Thursday, as state officials gave the bronze figure a send-off toward its new home at the U.S. Capitol. The 'Man in Black' heads to Washington: Arkansas' Johnny Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol A small crowd that included members of Cash's family gathered outside Arkansas' Capitol to watch as the statue — safely enclosed in a wooden crate in the back of a tractor trailer — began its journey. The Cash statue is the second new one Arkansas has sent to replace two existing ones representing the state at the U.S. Capitol. Little Rock sculptor Kevin Kresse, who was selected to create the statue, has sculpted other musical figures from Arkansas such as Al Green, Glen Campbell and Levon Helm.

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The ‘Man in Black’ heads to Washington: Arkansas’ Johnny Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The ‘Man in Black’ heads to Washington: Arkansas’ Johnny Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol

Associated Press  

— A statue depicting Johnny Cash departed Arkansas for Washington on Thursday, as state officials gave the bronze figure a send-off toward its new home at the U.S. Capitol. A small crowd that included members of Cash’s family gathered outside Arkansas’ Capitol to watch as the statue — safely enclosed in a wooden crate in the back of a tractor …

Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates are both getting their due from their home state
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates are both getting their due from their home state

NPR  

Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates are both getting their due from their home state The "Man in Black," singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, and civil rights icon Daisy Bates will be honored with statues representing Arkansas, at the U.S. Capitol later this year. The Man In Black and a civil rights icon are both getting their due from their home state. Johnny …

Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues at the US Capitol
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues at the US Capitol

Associated Press  

— When Arkansas lawmakers decided five years ago to replace the statues representing the state at the U.S. Capitol, there was little objection to getting rid of the existing sculptures. “I remember giving tours to constituents from Arkansas, to young people, and I would point out the two representatives in Statuary Hall in our United States Capitol from Arkansas,” said …

Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues at U.S. Capitol
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues at U.S. Capitol

LA Times  

Artist Kevin Kresse with a clay bust of Johnny Cash at his home in Little Rock, Ark., last month. When Arkansas lawmakers decided five years ago to replace the statues representing the state at the U.S. Capitol, there was little objection to getting rid of the existing sculptures. “I remember giving tours to constituents from Arkansas, to young people, and …

Arkansas halfway to fundraising goal for Bates, Cash statues
4 years, 1 month ago

Arkansas halfway to fundraising goal for Bates, Cash statues

Associated Press  

— Arkansas’ governor on Thursday said the state is halfway toward the fundraising goal for replacing its statues at the U.S. Capitol with ones depicting civil rights leader Daisy Bates and country music legend Johnny Cash. Asa Hutchinson said $510,000 in private donations has been raised so far for the statues, which will replace the state’s existing statues at the …

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