The Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Festival has become a showcase of talent for some very well known artist over the past forty nine years. Artist's like Ernest Tubb, Hank Snow, Merle Haggard, Alabama, Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn, Tanya Tucker, Charley Pride, have paid tribute to "the man that started it all". Each year, visitors from all over the world attend the festival in celebration of the rich heritage of country music. The festival is held during May to honor the anniversary of Rodger's death. The first festival was held on May 26, 1953.

For more information:
601-482-8001 or 888-868-7720

Betty Lou Jones, President:
e-mail: bebestuartjones@comcast.net 
Phone: 601-482-0166

"JIMMIE RODGERS" COUNTRY and GOSPEL TALENT COMPETITION
Click Here to Download the Talent Registration Form

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Sparkle & Twang ~ Marty Stuart’s American
Musical Odyssey
On Exhibit at the MSU Riley Center in Downtown Meridian, MS
July 10 – September 18, 2010
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., & Saturday, noon - 4 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for all students (K-college)
601-696-2200 • 2200 Fifth Street, Meridian, MS 39301 www.msurileycenter.com

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Jimmie Rodgers Foundation presents: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Saturday, September 18 at The Temple Theater
Tickets: $25, $20, $18, $12
On sale now at www.itickets.com or by calling:
601-416-1630 • 2320 Eighth Street, Meridian, MS 39301