Second “Singing River” Sculpture To Be Unveiled

MUSCLE SHOALS-The second “Singing River” sculpture by artist Audwin McGee will be unveiled Friday, November 7, at noon in front of the library on Avalon Avenue in Muscle Shoals. The 18-foot sculpture, crafted from recycled aluminum from Wise Metals, depicts a studio session bass player.

The Singing River sculpture project was initiated by David Anderson and Bill

Matthews, who began fundraising campaigns several years ago to support creating sculptures that celebrate the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound. The first one depicts a guitar player and was unveiled in downtown Sheffield in 2012. The goal is for sculptures to be erected in Sheffield, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia and Florence and eventually develop a “Singing River Sculpture Garden” overlooking the Tennessee River.

“From its beginning, the Muscle Shoals music industry has kept our area in the international spotlight and we are excited about having this sculpture at a focal point in our city,” said Muscle Shoals Mayor David Bradford. “Audwin did a magnificent job on this and it is something that will be enjoyed for generations to Bradford said that the unveiling is open to the public. “We hope lots of people will attend the unveiling and help us show our appreciation for Audwin’s artistry and for the Muscle Shoals music industry.”