Hello, I'm Johnny Cash's statue: A monument to the singer is unveiled at the US Capitol
6 months ago

Hello, I'm Johnny Cash's statue: A monument to the singer is unveiled at the US Capitol

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Congressional leaders, Arkansas lawmakers and members of the Cash family will be on hand Tuesday for the unveiling of a bronze statue depicting the “Man in Black.” Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., will join Arkansas' congressional delegation, Gov. 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. The state's legislature in 2019 voted to replace Arkansas' two prior statues, which depicted little-known figures from the 18th and 19th centuries, with Bates and Cash. The two were approved after Arkansas lawmakers debated competing statue ideas ranging from Walmart founder Sam Walton to a Navy SEAL from the state who was killed in Afghanistan.

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Hello, I’m Johnny Cash’s statue: A monument to the singer is unveiled at the US Capitol
6 months ago

Hello, I’m Johnny Cash’s statue: A monument to the singer is unveiled at the US Capitol

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — 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. 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 …

The 'Man in Black' heads to Washington: Arkansas' Johnny Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol
6 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' …

The ‘Man in Black’ heads to Washington: Arkansas’ Johnny Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol
6 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
10 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
10 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
10 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, 4 months 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 …

Daisy Bates, Johnny Cash statues headed to US Capitol
5 years, 11 months ago

Daisy Bates, Johnny Cash statues headed to US Capitol

Associated Press  

— Statues of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and country singer Johnny Cash — two of Arkansas’ most celebrated icons — are headed to Washington, D.C., to represent the state in a U.S. Capitol display. Bates’ 59-year-old goddaughter, Janice Hill Brown, said she was “elated” that her godmother’s statue would join that of her fellow civil rights leader, Rosa Parks, …

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