Far removed from music-industry cities like Los Angeles and Nashville, the seeds of American music were sown in Mississippi soil, where the pioneers of blues, country, and rock ‘n’ roll followed dusty ...

The richness of Mississippi may be best expressed not through its amazing food or beautiful vistas, but through its music, the Magnolia State has encompassed it all. Mississippi is so pivotal and so ...

Mississippi is home to stellar food, rich history and great music. There are options for fast photo ops and the chance to make unforgettable memories. HGTV has picked the top roadside attractions for ...

In the northwest corner of Mississippi, the Mississippi Delta region overflows with a wealth of musical history. After all, it’s the birthplace of the blues and rock ‘n’ roll. And while gospel wasn’t ...

MSU’s Department of Music is hosting its annual Music Discovery Day for high school juniors, seniors and community college ...

Muddy Waters once sang: "the blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll." But it's more than rock… the blues makes a strong case for itself as the most influential sound in American music ...

(BPT) - Full of natural beauty and historic landmarks, Mississippi is a destination that attracts many travelers. But did you know the state is also home to a strong music legacy? Known as the ...

Two of Mississippi’s historically Black universities and a promotional group have led recent efforts to keep the state’s ...

CONWAY, Arkansas -- Oxford American Magazine announced Monday that its annual Music Issue -- which hits newsstands Dec. 1 -- will be dedicated to the musicians of Mississippi. This will be the third ...

It all began in 1946 when "The Music Shop" opened in the front room of James "Jim" and Bertha "Mac" Johnson's home on Main Street in Hattiesburg. Seventy-five years later, the business, now known as ...

A thunderstorm cut short the performances Saturday night at Music on the Mississippi, but spectators got to see nine of 11 ...

Cruisin’ The Coast wrapped up on October 12, 2025, after a week of roaring engines, packed beaches, and classic car parades ...