Reprinted from the Mississippi Tribune by Sid Salter Gentry has not given interviews, performed, or appeared publicly since her 1982 appearance at the Academy of Country Music Awards, with the now-83-year-old singer reportedly now living in seclusion. The lyric is...
10 Famous Singers from Mississippi BY SAMUEL MOORE May 28, 2026 Mississippi’s musical spirit flows through every corner of American music history, from dusty Delta blues crossroads to gospel filled churches and roaring rock and roll stages. The state has produced...
“There’s a spotlight shining ‘round the Victoria Bend…” is the opening line of singer/songwriter Jeff McCreary’s newest single, “Terrene Landing,” which pays tribute not only to the mighty Mississippi River, but also to family members who worked the river throughout...
Melissa Clarke Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of American Blonde’s song “Mississippi Moonshine” from their forthcoming album. It was produced by Lincoln Parish (Cage the Elephant) at Sienna Studios in Nashville, and engineered by Jordan Louge....
The film “Sinners,” based in 1930s Clarksdale, is fueling a rebirth of the Mississippi Delta blues and related culture for a new generation. by Leonardo Bevilacqua April 13, 2026 Reprinted from Mississippi Today Throughout his life, Keith...
Artist Branding, Image, & Fan Engagement for Indie Musicians (Part 2) February 25, 2026 Chris Huff Music Marketing & Promotion Deepening fan engagement Regardless of how you feel about the nuts-and-bolts (or non-performance) aspects of being an independent...
Artist Branding, Image, & Fan Engagement for Indie Musicians (Part 1) by Chris Huff (2.26.25) It can be difficult to know how to promote your music in the current music business climate, with both the traditional pathways to building an audience and...
By Scott Coopwood (with permission from The Bolivar Bullet) On February 5, Cleveland lost a remarkable man. Paul Abraham passed away after a long health struggle, leaving behind a story that many in town may never have fully known. His name might not ring familiar to...
