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MS SR50
Resolution
AI Summary
- Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman, born August 25, 1976, in McComb, Mississippi, is a blues and gospel singer, songwriter, and guitarist being recognized by the Mississippi Senate for his music contributions to the state
- Coleman won the 2014 International Blues Challenge, the 2016 Blues Music Award for Best New Artist Debut, and the 2025 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year at the Blues Music Awards
- His career spans both gospel and blues genres, performing with the Williams Brothers, Canton Spirituals, and Pilgrim Jubilees before forming his own groups The True Believers and Highly Favored
- Coleman has acting credits including playing the young B.B. King in the CMT series "Sun Records" and Les Buie (James Brown's first guitarist) in the film "Get on Up"
- He opened Sipp's Place blues club in Magnolia, Mississippi in 2018 and has released multiple albums on Malaco Records, with over 125 credits listed on AllMusic
Legislative Description
Recognize music contributions of Mississippi Gospel and Blues Artist Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman from McComb, Mississippi.
Last Action
Adopted
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/20/2026
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