Johnny Cash has become the first musician to be honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol, joining presidents such as Ronald Reagan and George Washington and civil rights figures such as Rosa Parks.

Congressional leaders from both parties and members of the Cash family were among the several hundred guests who gathered for the unveiling

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.Congressional leaders from both parties and members of the Cash family were among the several hundred guests who gathered Tuesday for the unveiling of the statue. They shared their memories of a man who grew up on an Arkansas cotton farm and turned a love of music into a decades-long career that gave voice to the struggles and triumphs of everyday Americans.

The late country singer on Tuesday became the first professional musician to be honored with a statue in the Capitol, placing him alongside other major figures from American history.

Leaders of Congress from both sides of the aisle joined together to honor musician Johnny Cash on Tuesday.

Johnny Cash will soon be seen in the unlikeliest of venues, with a statue of the famed singer about to be unveiled at the U.S. Capitol.