Hurt was an unsung hero of both folk and blues music, with a distinctive self-taught three-finger picking style.

Roberts carries with him the hopes and pride of his hometown. “I won for my kids. I won for my hometown. I won for the state of Mississippi.” ...

It won’t take long for the Mississippi’s second Idol to play in South MS, just as Chapel Hart did after appearing on America’s Got Talent.

Jamal Roberts won “American Idol” after a season of impressing judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, beating ...

A good fight song is an instantly recognizable ear worm that fans love and rivals hate. We rank the best and worst from the ...

Educational outreach is a cornerstone of the alliance, and the mission is to highlight and help the Magnolia State’s ...

BB King left behind the racism of rural Mississippi to become the King Of The Blues. Here's his incredible story in his own ...

The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tech N9ne and Melissa Etheridge have all performed songs inspired by the City of Fountains. But which ...

As I drive my rented Dodge Hornet south on Highway 61 across the flat Mississippi Delta, the region’s famous native son B.B. King croons “Why I Sing the Blues” on the radio. Music that sprung from ...

James Charles Rodgers, aka Jimmie Rodgers, was born on September 8, 1897, near Meridian, Mississippi ... performed a mix of traditional and popular music on WWNC radio in Asheville, North Carolina.

The story is set in Clarksdale, Mississippi, in 1932. Using movie magic, Michael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Subscribers to The Daily Memphian help fund our not-for-profit ...

After an impressive game on Tuesday with 23 correct responses in the first round, Jeopardy! player Ben Ganger returned to defend his crown in game two. The game show contestant, from Goshen ...