B.B. King and North Mississippi Allstars for Mississippi Celebration

In announcing the event, Governor Barbour said, "Each year's Grammy event is a great success and allows us to reflect on the impact Mississippi artists have had on our music, from Elvis to B.B. King to Leontyne Price, Mississippians have truly influenced all forms of musical styles from rock to opera. If it's music, it's Mississippi." more on this story