08/14/2026
🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Carroll County's own Mississippi John Hurt will be inducted in the The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Hall of Fame, ceremony in January 2027. Mississippi John Hurt Foundation
We are excited to announce the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Hall of Fame class of 2026-2027, which features five legendary artists who reinforce a truth known around the world: Mississippi is the Birthplace of America’s Music.
Mississippi John Hurt
The Mississippi Mass Choir
Charley Patton
Bobby Rush
Conway Twitty
Thank you to everyone who participated in our public vote this past spring.
Stay tuned for more details ahead of an induction ceremony on Thursday, January 28, 2027, at the MSU Riley Center, followed by a reception at The MAX.