Statue of Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she grew up

A newly-unveiled statue of singer Tina Turner (Adrian Sainz/AP)

A 10-foot statue of Tina Turner has been unveiled in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up — before becoming a Grammy-winning singer, an electrifying stage performer, and one the world’s most recognisable entertainers.

The statue was revealed during a ceremony at a park in Brownsville, located about an hour drive east of Memphis.