One of the most influential and revered voices in country music history, George Jones, was honored on June 3, 2025, 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 to the Mother Church of Country Music.
As we mark the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, it is fitting to recognize the artist George Jones, who helped shape the Opry story that had its inception at the Ryman Auditorium. Because the Ryman has more than 800,000 visitors each year, it seems fitting to add these remarkable statues to the landscape of the Mother Church…