Mississippi Music Foundation

12/16/2024

2025 - 2026 - World Wide Nominations

As we embark on the journey to celebrate the best in music industry, the Mississippi Music Foundation. is thrilled to announce the opening of the nomination period for the 2025 - 2026 cycle.

This is an exciting time for music enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, as we come together to recognize the exceptional talents that have graced our state's vibrant music scene. We encourage everyone to keep a close eye on our updates and take the opportunity to get to know the talented individuals who have been nominated for this prestigious honor.

The nomination process is continuing to be open and we invite you to submit your recommendations for the artists, songwriters, producers,

2025 - 2026 - Mississippi Nominations

This is an exciting time for music enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, as we come together to recognize the exceptional talents that have graced our state's vibrant music scene. We encourage everyone to keep a close eye on our updates and take the opportunity to get to know the talented individuals who have been nominated for this prestigious honor.

The nomination process is continuing to be open, and we invite you to submit your recommendations for the artists, songwriters, producers, and other industry professionals who have made a significant impact on Mississippi's musical landscape. Your input is invaluable in ensuring that we celebrate the true champions of our state's rich musical heritage.

Stay tuned for further updates on the nomination process, the selection criteria, and the upcoming events that will showcase the remarkable talents of our nominees. Together, let's shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who continue to inspire and captivate music lovers across Mississippi and beyond.

12/02/2024

9th Mississippi Music Awards
“ Best Original Song of the Year”

News!!! Are you a Recording Artist that would

like to submit your “Song of the Year “ to be Nominated for an Award

Dates for Submitting Original Songs are from JUN 1st 2024 - Dec 10th 2024

( One song per Nominee , all songs will be reviewed by the Review Committee )

Mississippi Music Foundation

10/31/2024

Auditions for the 13th Season of the Mississippi Youth Chamber Orchestra will be held the month of January 2025 for Northern MS .... If you would like to audition or you know someone that would like to perform with the Mississippi Youth Chamber Orchestra click on the link http://www.mississippimusicfoundation.org/contact
Mississippi Music Foundation

08/31/2024

Auditions for the 13th Season of the Mississippi Youth Chamber Orchestra will be held the month of August - September 2024 for Northern MS .... If you would like to audition or you know someone that would like to perform with the Mississippi Youth Chamber Orchestra click on the link http://www.mississippimusicfoundation.org/contact

The Mississippi Music Foundation’s mission is to provide education through seminars, internet, and conferences thus enabling individuals to become conversant with multiple genres,music technology, musical instruments and Mississippi Music History.

08/12/2024

Auditions for the 13th Season of the Mississippi Youth Chamber Orchestra will be held the month of August 2024 for Northern MS .... If you would like to audition or you know someone that would like to perform with the Mississippi Youth Chamber Orchestra click on the link http://www.mississippimusicfoundation.org/contact

The Mississippi Music Foundation’s mission is to provide education through seminars, internet, and conferences thus enabling individuals to become conversant with multiple genres,music technology, musical instruments and Mississippi Music History.

08/06/2024

Premiere of Award-Winning 48 Hour Film Project 'Postal Parasites' Aug. 9th 2024

"Postal Parasites" Premiere

Welcome to the "Postal Parasites" Premiere event! With live music from Twurt Chamberlain, presentations from the Mississippi Film Office and the Mississippi Music Foundation, multiple short film screenings, and a filmmaker Q&A, it is guaranteed to be a night to remember! Food will be for sale courtesy of The Little Easy cafe. Refreshments, cocktails, and beer will be available for purchase. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to experience the "Postal Parasites" Premiere in person. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a night to remember!

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... NATCHEZ — The short film that won Natchez Film Company the third-place award in the 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans competition “Postal Parasites” has a local premiere scheduled for Aug. 9 at the Natchez Civic Center, the production company announce...

07/10/2024

8th Mississippi Music Awards Pictures ...more to come .......
9th Mississippi Awards - April 26th 2025 - Save the Date

05/28/2024

Winners of the 8th Mississippi Music Awards 2024

Lifetime Achievement Award - Jay Wesley Osmond

Best Female Jazz Artist - Wendy Burns

Best Male Mississippi Country - Garrett Oswalt

Best Female Mississippi Country - Amy Jo

Best POP Artist - Dimitris Nezis

Best Mississippi Gospel - Kandy Redd

Best Christian Band - Gatewood Singers

Best Mississippi Blues - Rick Revel

Best Mississippi Alternative Tom Foolery

Best Rock Artist - The Southern Outlaws Band

C L Shaddock Award - Wilson Harris

Christian Artist of The Year - Gary Guess

Music Band of the Year - Bob Ray

Artist of The Year - Alyssa Ruffin

Female Artist of the Year - Beverly Davis

Male Artist of the Year - Zack Hammond

Best Rising Star of the Year - Shelby Parker

Song of the Year - Black Water Boogie

Congratulations to all ............…

9th Mississippi Music Awards April 26th 2025 Save the Date

05/26/2024

We want to congratulate all of the 2024 Award Winners . Next year will be bigger and better than ever . We will be posting pictures , winners and insights for the coming year...

Peter Whitham
Mississippi MusicFoundation
CEO

05/07/2024

Just 17 more days ................ To Walk down the RED CARPET ! at the 8th Mississippi Music Awards .................. Attending Donna Presley, Jay Wesley Osmond , Blind Mississippi Morse and many others.........
Tickets are still available ......
http://www.mississippimusicfoundation.org/support-msmf-

04/03/2024

Tickets are now available for the 8th Mississippi Music Awards
http://www.mississippimusicfoundation.org/support-msmf-

03/19/2024

Voting for all nominations has began..................

Enter the CONTEST / COMPETITION
Win a chance to get original song recorded and a
Music Video at a prestigious Recording Studio ( full music Co-write, (as needed)
full music production, mix, and master with Music Video, for the artist.
Submit an original song ….. )
CONTEST / COMPETITION WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE 8TH MISSISSIPPI MUSIC AWARDS
( DON’T HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN ! )
Deadline for Competition ends May 20th 2024
Click top right on the site-Ticket-Contest/Competition-To Enter
( After you enter the contest an email will be sent with instructions for submitting your song )

Voting for all nominations
MARCH 15TH 2024 - APRIL 30TH 2024
These are the Categories : 8th Mississippi Music Awards
Best Male Jazz Artist
Best Female Jazz Artist
Best Male Mississippi Country
Best Female Mississippi Country
Best POP Artist
Best Mississippi Gospel
Best Christian Band
Best Mississippi Blues
Best Mississippi Alternative
Best Rock Artist
C L Shaddock Award
Christian Artist of The Year
Music Band of the Year
Artist Of The Year
Female Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Best Rising Star of the Year
to VOTE:

Big News!!! Are you a Recording Artist that would like to submit your Song to be Nominated for an Award? Or, are you someone that loves music, and would like to attend our Award Show to walk the red carpet, and listen to our Live Music Show?

03/02/2024

VOTING “ Best Original Song of the Year”
FEB 15TH 2024 - MAR 15TH 2024

VOTING : for the following Category's:
8th Mississippi Music Awards
Best Male Jazz Artist
Best Female Jazz Artist
Best Male Mississippi Country
Best Female Mississippi Country
Best POP Artist
Best Mississippi Gospel
Best Christian Band
Best Mississippi Blues
Best Mississippi Alternative
Best Rock Artist
C L Shaddock Award
Christian Artist of The Year
Music Band of the Year
Artist Of The Year
Female Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Best Rising Star of the Year

Starts : MARCH 15TH 2024 - APRIL 30TH 2024
E-mail any questions you have to [email protected]

Big News!!! Are you a Recording Artist that would like to submit your Song to be Nominated for an Award? Or, are you someone that loves music, and would like to attend our Award Show to walk the red carpet, and listen to our Live Music Show?