Mississippi on the Map
Mississippi on the Map
Podcast Description
Hosted by 2024 CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham, Mississippi on the Map explores why Mississippi is the Birthplace of America’s Music. You’ll hear conversations with special guests about the influence of Mississippi on American music and culture, and we’ll explore the state’s stories and storytellers to learn about all those who put Mississippi on the map.
Brought to you by Visit Mississippi. Plan your own musical adventure at VisitMississippi.org.
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The podcast delves into themes surrounding the influence of Mississippi on American music and culture, featuring episodes that explore topics like the intersection of musical traditions as discussed in 'The Rub: Ketch Secor on Mississippi's Musical Magic (Part 1)' and the cultural narratives that emerge from places like Rowan Oak and Pharr Mounds. Focus areas include personal stories, the legacy of musicians, and the impact of location on musical development.
Hosted by 2024 CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham, Mississippi on the Map explores why Mississippi is the Birthplace of America’s Music. You’ll hear conversations with special guests about the influence of Mississippi on American music and culture, and we’ll explore the state’s stories and storytellers to learn about all those who put Mississippi on the map.
Brought to you by Visit Mississippi. Plan your own musical adventure at VisitMississippi.org.
In this episode, singer-songwriter, producer, and Country Music Hall of Fame member Mac McAnally reflects on his journey from the small town of Belmont, Mississippi, to playing sold-out shows around the world. A master storyteller with deep roots in the South, Mac talks about how Mississippi shaped his sense of melody, lyrics, and humility—and why he still carries that small-town spirit onto every stage.
Along the way, he shares stories of playing with Jimmy Buffett, producing albums for other Mississippi greats, and why he believes music is both a map and a memory. It’s a conversation full of wisdom, warmth, and a deep love for the people and places that made him who he is.
Mississippi places mentioned in this episode: Belmont, Grenada, Tishomingo County, Corinth, Tremont, Coastal Mississippi.
People and groups mentioned in this episode: Jimmy Buffett, Speer Family, Blackwood Brothers, Kenny Chesney, Norbert Putnam, William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Paul Overstreet, Willie Morris, Robert Greenidge, Doyle Grisham, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, Wynton Marsalis, Ralph MacDonald, Marty Stewart, B.B. King, Pops Staples, Jimmie Rodgers, Elvis Presley.
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