MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL

MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL Check us out at: msafestival.org

The 13th Annual Mississippi Songwriters’ Festival will once again take place in Ocean Springs & Gautier September 15 - 18, 2022. We will have several performances going on simultaneously, throughout the downtown area with people being able to walk from one venue to the next.

https://www.msafestival.org/ambassador-program/education-workshop
09/01/2025

https://www.msafestival.org/ambassador-program/education-workshop

is National Su***de Prevention Month and this song I cowrote has been used so many times with su***de prevention groups and non profits all across the country. I hope it touches you and I hope you can find it in your heart to help these non profits do the work they do or donate to your local agency. Together we will make a difference, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! ❤️
MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL
Cowboy Up
Stomp Out Su***de
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
Childhelp

08/28/2025

☆ This Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee co-wrote Tim McGraw's "Indian Outlaw," one of the biggest country records of the 1990s. During this time, he also co-wrote the #1 country single "My Love" by Little Texas. Along with McGraw and Little Texas, this inductee has had songs recorded by such artists as Hank Williams, Jr., T.G. Sheppard, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Dukes of Hazzard's Tom Wopat, and many others. He was inducted into the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. Who is he?

☆ Tommy Barnes, a native of Tupelo, Mississippi, was raised in North Alabama and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Barnes has enjoyed a successful career as a songwriter and has been honored with multiple accolades, including inductions into the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Post credit: Johnny Cole
Photo credit: Stephen "Andy" Anderson

We had such a phenomenal time this past Thursday evening at our 113th Songs & Stories Show. Before the show we had the ...
08/23/2025

We had such a phenomenal time this past Thursday evening at our 113th Songs & Stories Show. Before the show we had the pleasure being host of this months Chamber After Hours social. If you missed it, you missed a great time, tasty foods and awesome music! Thank you to Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau Dee White and our ole friend Taylor Craven Music for helping us create a fun evening. Thank you also to Hannah Brewer and Amanda Cumbest for these photos that we’re able to share with you all.

Who out there recognizes this Mississippi singer/songwriter from the delta area? If you’re an MSA member and the 1st to ...
08/23/2025

Who out there recognizes this Mississippi singer/songwriter from the delta area?
If you’re an MSA member and the 1st to answer correctly we’ll send you one of our leather patch hats (US addresses only).

08/22/2025

113th "Songs & Stories". Dee White & Taylor Craven...

It's our 113th "Songs & Stories"... Dee White & Taylor Craven on stage now! Thank you Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-...
08/22/2025

It's our 113th "Songs & Stories"... Dee White & Taylor Craven on stage now! Thank you Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau for the pre-show.

MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL – Gospel Finale 🎸🎶✨Join us for a special Songwriter Sunday at Gautier First United Met...
08/20/2025

MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL – Gospel Finale 🎸🎶✨

Join us for a special Songwriter Sunday at Gautier First United Methodist Church—the official host site of this year’s Gospel Finale!

📅 Sunday, September 21
⏰ 10 am
📍 FUMC Gautier | Hwy 90

An uplifting morning of songs & stories from Mississippi’s homegrown Christian singer-songwriters.

Coast casual dress. Hot coffee. Warm welcome.

👉 All are invited—free community event!

08/20/2025

Join us for Business After Hours hosted by the MISSISSIPPI SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St, on Thursday, August 21 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Bring your business card and a $5 donation.

08/19/2025

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED!
YOU ARE ALL INVITED!
AND, PLEASE SHARE!!!

Join us as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—a day that changed Jackson County forever.

🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 CELEBRATE K20 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉

K20 – A Day of Reflection, Rebuilding, and Resilience

🌀 K20 is a countywide celebration honoring the strength, spirit, and determination of our people after one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. From Moss Point to Ocean Springs, from Pascagoula to Gautier, this event brings us all together to reflect on how far we’ve come.

💠 Expect:
🎶 Live music from local acts -
Ty Taylor & Gram Rea, of the MS Songwriters. They are a powerhouse songwriting and performing duo hailing from the rich musical landscape of Mississippi and Louisiana.
and
UNFAZED Show & Band, known as the Ultimate Party Band, entertaining crowds of all ages and backgrounds delivering energetic music from all genres.

🍴 Free Food & Food Vendors will have the food options for purchase:

🗣️ Words of tribute from local leaders
recognizing those who served tirelessly before, during and after Katrina

Let’s stand together as Jackson County Strong—honoring our past and celebrating our progress.

🗓️ Thursday - August 28, 2025
📍 The Sound Amphitheater - Gautier
3855 Dolphin Dr, Gautier, MS 39553
🕓 5:30pm - 8:30pm




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Cultivating the Rich music history of Mississippi through education, creativity, and promotion in Mississippi and beyond.

Founded in 2010 the Mississippi Songwriters festival has become one of the most beloved festivals in the country. The Mississippi Songwriters Alliance has developed education programs in schools, Veterans organizations and community along the gulf coast. The Mississippi Songwriters support, organize, and perform at events through out our communities and are music ambassadors all over the country. This is one of the most inclusive festivals and we seek to have participants from all types of music geographic areas. If you are willing to share your music and help up promote good will and original music we want you. Come join us September 20th through the 22nd 2019 and become part of the Mississippi Songwriters family.