On Tuesday morning, a statue of Johnny Cash was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol. The "Man in Black" is now the first statue of a musician in the Capitol.

A statue of Johnny Cash was unveiled Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as the late singer became the first musician to be honored with a bronze likeness in National Statuary Hall.

Johnny Cash was honored with a statue at the U.S. Capitol, representing his home state of Arkansas. His sister, Joanne, and his daughter, Rosanne, were present at the unveiling on Tuesday.

A bronze statue of Arkansas native and renowned musician Johnny Cash will be unveiled at the United States Capitol building on Tuesday, September 24.

A bronze statue of Arkansas native and renowned musician Johnny Cash will be unveiled at the United States Capitol building on Tuesday, September 24.

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The 8-foot-tall statue depicts the "I Walk the Line" singer with his head slightly downturned, a Bible in one hand and the other on his chest.

An unveiling ceremony for the statue of Arkansas native and music artist Johnny Cash will be held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. Tuesday morning.