On Tuesday, July 16, at 5 p.m., officials and community members gathered at the Grammy Museum Mississippi for the unveiling of a new marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail. This marker honors the state’s illustrious country music artists, including Tammy Wynette, Marty Stuart, Faith Hill, Charley Pride, Bobby Gentry, LeAnn Rimes, Carl Jackson, and Paul Overstreet.
Emily Havens, Executive Director of the Grammy Museum Mississippi, expressed pride in the new addition. “Mississippi has made incredible contributions to country music, many of which have been celebrated by the Grammy Awards and continue to be honored at our museum,” she said.
Since the Grammy Awards began in 1958, Mississippi country artists have garnered 3,637 nominations and 775 wins, giving the state the highest number of Grammy wins per capita in the U.S.
The Mississippi Country Music Trail now features 38 markers across the state and one in Tennessee. The new marker at the Grammy Museum Mississippi is the first in Cleveland. The trail honors the significant contributions of Mississippi-born country legends, including Charley Pride, who broke racial barriers, and Faith Hill, who bridged country and pop music. This marker celebrates their impact on the genre and the places that inspired their creativity.
