Fans of American popular music probably owe more to Mississippi than to any other state. As the birthplace of the blues, Mississippi has influenced jazz, rock and roll, country music and Gospel. Its musical heritage includes the music of such legendary performers as Elvis Presley, Jimmie Rodgers, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and B. B. King. Learn more about the music history of Mississippi first-hand. Plan your Mississippi vacation today.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
In December 2006, Governor Haley Barbour and First Lady Marsha Barbour joined the Mississippi Development Authority/Tourism Division Heritage Trails Program and the Mississippi Blues Commission in announcing the first three sites of the Mississippi Blues Trail.
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Mississippi Blues Trail Brochure (PDF)

Learn more about the Mississippi Blues Trail

Learn more about Mississippi Muscians and Singers

View List of Blues Trail Heritage Markers