Mississippi – 50 States of Music

$124M

Music Industry Contribution to State GDP

Secretariat

1,709

Jobs Supported

Secretariat

261

Music Establishments

A2IM/Secretariat/NIVA

1,882

Royalty Recipients

SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange

15,583

Songwriters

ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESAC

As birthplace of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and B.B. King,

it's no wonder that Mississippi is known as home of the blues. But the state, where music remains a proud tradition, has also produced breakout stars in other genres, including Elvis Presley, Faith Hill, and Jimmy Buffett.

Some
Notable
Musicians

  • 3 Doors Down
  • Albert King
  • Alexander O'Neal
  • B.B. King
  • Bo Diddley
  • Bukka White
  • Elvis Presley
  • Faith Hill
  • Howlin' Wolf
  • Jimmie Rodgers
  • Jimmy Buffett
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Muddy Waters
  • Nate Dog
  • Rick Ross
  • Robert Johnson

    Music Venues & Festivals

    • BankPlus Red Beans and Rice Festival
    • Deep Blues Festival
    • Duling Hall
    • Hattiesburg Saenger Theater
    • Hubfest
    • Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival
    • Landers Center
    • Martins Downtown
    • Mississippi Coast Coliseum
    • Mississippi Coliseum
    • New Roxy
    • Proud Larry’s
    • Rick's Cafe
    • The Lyric Oxford

    Music Schools

    • University of Southern Mississippi
    • University of Mississippi

    Major Music Conferences

    • Jackson Indie Music Week
    • Mississippi Music Educators Association Conference
    • Music Tourism Convention
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