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Recognizes Nellie McInnis, known as "Nellie Mack," as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music
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McInnis is a bass guitarist from Jackson who studied at Jackson State University and formed the group Past, Present and Future with future Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson
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Has performed internationally in Finland, Belgium, and Norway, sharing stages with artists including Ellis Marsalis, The Bar-Kays, Bobby Bland, and Dizzy Gillespie
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Holds a Master's of Music Education from Jackson State University and serves on the Mississippi Arts Commission's Artist Roster teaching young people about music
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Resolution to be presented to McInnis as part of the Governor's Arts Awards presentation ceremony
Legislative Description
Recognize Nellie McInnis as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music.
Last Action
Adopted
2/25/2021