National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, where a statue of Johnny Cash will be unveiled Sept. 24. (Photo courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol)
Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol is lined with bronze and marble likenesses of founding fathers, renowned orators, war heroes, and do-gooders, two from each state. But soon the first musician will join its ranks, and it’s a good one: Johnny Cash. Arkansas has designated the famed singer as one of its representative figures, along with civil rights activist Daisy Bates. (Cash and Bates were selected in 2019 to replace the state’s previous statues, placed 100 years ago, which honored a secessionist and advocate for white supremacy.) The bronze likeness of Cash, who grew up in Dyess, Arkansas, will be unveiled in the hall on Sept. 24. Read more in this article from Rolling Stone, and if you’re curious about who from your state is represented with a Capitol statue, here’s a handy list.
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
Here’s a sampling of the songs, albums, bands, and sounds No Depression staffers have been into this week:
Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway – “Into the Wild,” the title track from their new EP, coming in September
Yasmin Williams (feat. Darlingside) – “Virga,” from her new album, Acadia, coming in October
New Dangerfield – “Put No Walls Around Your Garden”
American Aquarium (feat. Katie Pruitt) – “Southern Roots”
Benjamin Tod – “I Ain’t the Man,” from his new album, Shooting Star, coming in October
Margo Cilker – Valley of Heart’s Delight
The Decemberists – As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again
Songs: Ohia – The Lioness
Haley Heynderickx – “Seed of a Seed”
