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Conehatta, MS · Arts & Culture
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Local doctor doubles as a classical pianist
JANS – On Friday, July 17, 2026, Dr. LaToya Mason-Bolden (MD) was the Featured Entertainer for the State Finals of this year’s Mississippi’s Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) Competition held at the Evangel Temple in Meridian. She shared words of inspiration in an on-stage interview and performed two...
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ABBA tribute band to perform at MSU Riley Center in Meridian this October
ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA will perform at the MSU Riley Center in October. Founded in 1995 by original ABBA musician Rutger Gunnarsson and Vicky Zetterberg, the acclaimed tribute band has toured more than 80 countries, completed nearly 140 U.S. tours, and performed with more than 150 symphony orchestras worldwide.
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Marilyn Powell Wins 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Marilyn Powell of Philadelphia, Mississippi, has officially been crowned the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year! She performed her original song, “Livin’ in the Word,” at the historic Guitar Academy in downtown Kosciusko during the competition on June 27th. Powell emerged victorious from a...
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Country Legend Dwight Yoakam Announced for Live Performance at Pearl River Resort
Country music icon Dwight Yoakam is scheduled to perform live at Pearl River Resort Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. With his trademark Bakersfield sound and unmistakable vocals, the Grammy Award winner, famous for defining hits like “Guitars, Cadillacs,” “Fast as You,” and “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere,”will take the stage for a one-night-only performance.
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Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway to play MSU Riley Center in Meridian Sept. 25
Five-time Grammy Award winner Lalah Hathaway is set to bring her acclaimed vocals and timeless R&B catalog to the MSU Riley Center in Meridian. Hathaway, daughter of legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway, shares the record with Beyoncé for the most "Best Traditional R&B Performance" wins at the Grammys, with three victories. A versatile singer, songwriter, and producer, her career spans seven solo albums and high-profile collaborations with major artists including Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg. She has also shared stages with music icons such as Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Herbie Hancock.
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Five music artists named to 2026 The MAX Hall of Fame
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) announced the new inductees for the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Hall of Fame. 2026 Inductees An induction ceremony will be held on January 28, 2027, at the historic MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian.
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Lainey Wilson to perform two shows at Ellis Theater
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WJTV) – Country singer Lainey Wilson announced two charity performances at the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Known for several hit songs including "Heart Like a Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine," Wilson received numerous awards from the Academy of Country Music (ACM). The two shows will be held...
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Lainey Wilson Set for October Fundraiser Performances at Ellis Theater
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. — Country music superstar Lainey Wilson is heading to the Ellis Theater for a pair of special acoustic fundraiser performances Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. Fresh off stadium tours, Grammy wins, and a string of chart-topping hits including “Heart Like a Truck,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” and “4x4xU,” Wilson will perform two intimate shows in a single evening, with set times scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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Meridian City Council to Consider Street Naming Honoring Music Legend Paul Davis
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Meridian City Council will consider a proposal Tuesday to name a city street in honor of Meridian native and nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Paul Davis. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, in the third-floor auditorium at Meridian City Hall. Residents, musicians, members of...
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Steve Forbert to headline Temple Theatre benefit concert in Meridian
Meridian native and Billboard-charting singer-songwriter Steve Forbert is heading home for a special benefit concert to support the ongoing restoration of the historic Temple Theatre. The evening will feature Forbert performing signature hits, including "Romeo’s Tune" and "Goin’ Down to Laurel." He will be joined on stage by musicians Savana...
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Wolfe Studio to celebrate 80th anniversary experience at The Max
The Wolfe name is synonymous with fine clay art in Mississippi. The Wolfe Studio, tucked away in a now-bustling area off Old Canton Road in Jackson, is still an oasis, filled with nature and creativity. The art studio was built by Karl and Mildred Wolfe 80 years ago, and has...
Neshoba Democrat
American Idol winner Jamal Roberts to headline gospel fundraiser
New Beginnings Church will host “From Vision to Faith to Victory,” a gospel extravaganza featuring American Idol winner Jamal Roberts on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Neshoba County Coliseum. The concert will serve as a fundraiser to help the Louisville church purchase its first permanent church home. Doors...
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Comic Commons returns to The MAX in Meridian on August 8
Comic book enthusiasts, writers, and artists are invited to connect and collaborate as the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) hosts its next Comic Commons gathering. Scheduled for Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the open-door event offers a welcoming, shared studio space for creators and...
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American Idol winner Jamal Roberts to headline New Beginnings Church in Louisville fundraiser at Neshoba County Coliseum
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A voice that’s captured national attention is now helping uplift a local mission. American Idol winner Jamal Roberts is preparing for a special performance benefiting New Beginnings Church, a fundraising event church leaders say is about more than music—it’s about building a future.
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American Idol winner Jamal Roberts to headline New Beginnings Church in Louisville fundraiser at Neshoba County Coliseum
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Mississippi Arts Commission to host ‘A Day for Artists’ in Meridian
The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is teaming up with the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) to present "A Day for Artists" on Friday, August 21. Designed to empower, educate, and connect creators across the state, the daylong event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The MAX in downtown Meridian. The gathering offers local artists of all disciplines opportunities to expand their professional skills, explore funding resources, and collaborate with peers.