Mississippi on the Map Podcast Continues Season One with Star-Studded Lineup
JACKSON, Miss. – Visit Mississippi’s Mississippi on the Map podcast continues its acclaimed first season with a powerful second half that dives even deeper into the “Birthplace of America’s Music,” and its unmatched musical legacy.
Host Charlie Worsham, 2024 CMA Musician of the Year, delivers compelling conversations in a slate of new episodes that promise to be just as unforgettable as the first leg of the podcast tour through Mississippi’s music history.
Among the highlights is a special episode featuring Morgan Freeman, Oscar-winning actor and Mississippi native, alongside Eric Meier, co-owner of Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale with Freeman. Now available on your favorite podcasting platforms, Freeman and Meier share stories about the club’s founding, its role in preserving the blues, and why Clarksdale remains a global destination for music lovers.
The second half of Season One also includes:
- September 24 – HARDY
- October 8 – Wright Thompson, Part I
- October 22 – Wright Thompson, Part II
- November 5 – Houston & LJ of the Parchman Band at the Mississippi State Penitentiary
From the Delta’s dusty crossroads to the GRAMMY Museum in Cleveland, Mississippi on the Map explores the people, places, and sounds that shaped the soundtrack of America. Worsham’s engaging style and deep musical roots make each episode a must-listen.
Listeners can tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
For more information, head to the Visit Mississippi or follow the podcast on social media @MSOnTheMap.
Contact:
Katie Coats
Chief Marketing Officer
Visit Mississippi
(o) 601.359.3035| (c) 228.357.4086
kcoats@mississippi.org
