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MS SR14
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Chassaniol
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AI Summary
- The Mississippi Senate recognizes Jesse Robinson, Master Mississippi Blues Guitarist and vocalist from Jackson, as the recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Robinson, born in 1944 in the Delta community of Mileston, began playing guitar at age six and became active in Jackson's music scene as a teenager, earning the title "Mayor of Jackson Blues"
- His career includes touring extensively with Little Milton and Bobby Rush, appearing on Rush's 1982 hit "Sue," and performing with the B.B. King Blues Band after King's death
- Robinson established the celebrated late-night blues tradition at the Subway Lounge, helped found the Central Mississippi Blues Society, and worked with Mississippi State's Blues in Schools program
- The 38th Governor's Arts Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 12, 2026, at The Westin Jackson, presented by the Mississippi Arts Commission in partnership with the Governor's Office
Legislative Description
Recognize Mississippi Blues Musician Jesse Robinson as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Last Action
Adopted
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2026
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