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Tina Turner Statue Unveiled in Tennessee Tribute

9/27/2025

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A 10-foot Tina Turner statue was unveiled in Brownsville, Tenn., during the 10th Tina Turner Heritage Days.
Sculptor Fred Ajanogha designed the statue, depicting Turner singing with her iconic hairstyle.
Turner died May 24, 2023; she was a Grammy-winning artist nicknamed the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
About 50 donors funded the statue, including Ford Motor Co. with $150,000.

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A 10-foot Tina Turner statue was unveiled in Brownsville, Tenn., during the 10th Tina Turner Heritage Days.
Sculptor Fred Ajanogha designed the statue, depicting Turner singing with her iconic hairstyle.
Turner died May 24, 2023; she was a Grammy-winning artist nicknamed the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
About 50 donors funded the statue, including Ford Motor Co. with $150,000.