US EditionGeorge Jones Honored with Statue Outside Ryman Auditorium - WKRN News 2
- On June 3, 2025, a full-scale bronze sculpture of George Jones was revealed outside the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville as part of its Icon Walk tribute.
- The statue honoring the country legend was spearheaded by his widow Nancy Jones and reflects his early 60s stage persona to preserve his legacy.
- The sculpture, created by artist Ben Watts over about a year, includes signature details like a Nudie suit, styled hair, snakeskin boots, and a guitar.
- Nancy said, "He was so proud of that hairdo," and Jamey Johnson remarked George's career and personality were "larger-than-life."
- This tribute places George Jones alongside other country icons at the Ryman and supports ongoing efforts to celebrate his lasting influence on country music.
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'No Show Jones' takes up permanent residency at the Ryman
Brian Rasic/Getty Images) The legendary George Jones is back at the Ryman, just in time for CMA Fest 2025. On Tuesday the iconic Nashville venue unveiled a life-sized bronze statue of Jones as part of its Icon Walk. It joins likenesses outside the Ryman of Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Monroe. It was Jones’ widow, Nancy, who chose to depict her late husband in his 60s, because “I think that’s what he would’ve wanted,…
George Jones Honored With Bronze Statue at the Ryman Auditorium
George Jones, one of the most influential and revered voices in country music history, was honored on Wednesday with a bronze statue alongside other country icons, including Jimmy Dickens, Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride. The statue was sculpted by artist Ben Watts and took approximately one year to complete. Alongside the other legends, the George Jones statue reflects the deep reverence these trailblazers had regarding their ties …
George Jones Honored With Bronze Statue at the Ryman Auditorium | The Star News Network
George Jones, one of the most influential and revered voices in country music history, was honored on Wednesday with a bronze statue alongside other country icons, including Jimmy Dickens, Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride. The statue was sculpted by artist Ben Watts and took approximately one year to complete. Alongside the other legends, the George Jones statue reflects the deep reverence these trailblazers had regarding their ties …
George Jones honored with statue outside Ryman Auditorium - WKRN News 2
George Jones honored with life-size statue at the Ryman Auditorium
The late country legend is the latest to receive a statue on the venue’s Icon Walk Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk on Tuesday (June 3rd) with a statue honoring George Jones, who is widely revered as one of the most influential voices in country music history. The detailed bronze likeness […] The post George Jones honored with life-size statue at the Ryman Auditorium appeared first on The Music Universe.
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