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  • An article by Les Kerr, Contributing Writer Each year, The Southland Music Line’s management team, along with a body of consultants and contributors, chooses an artist to be the “Music Artist of the Year.” Unlike the annual “Readers’ Choice Award,” this is entirely voted on by those listed above and not based solely on popularity. The Southland Music Line strives to choose music artists who have not only had a…

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  • The Mississippi Songwriters Alliance held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on the evening of Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Trent Lott Performing Arts Theater inside the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in beautiful and historic Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The annual event was another huge success for its organizers. This year’s inductees, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Glen Ballard, were four well-deserving songwriters, each with…

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  • By Johnny ColePhotos by Stephen AndersonEdited by Deborah Chatham Following the recent inaugural concert at The Sound Amphitheater, The Southland Music Line highlighted not only the exciting show by KC and The Sunshine Band but also spoke of the positive impact the newly opened amphitheater and the ongoing Town Commons Project can have on the area while making Gautier and Jackson County a music destination. On Friday, April 19, 2024,…

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  • Click Here for the main article: The Sound Amphitheater is Helping Make Gautier, Mississippi A Live Music Destination” by Johnny Cole (with more photos of event by Stephen Anderson. < Previous Page Jason Isbell Jason Isbell Jason Isbell Sadler Vaden & Jason Isbell Derry deBorja Anna Butterss Chad Gamble Derry deBorja Jason Isbell Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Jason Isbell & The 400…

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  • By Johnny Cole .Photos by Stephen Anderson .Edited by Deborah Chatham . After lots of work and years of extensive planning, The Sound Amphitheater in Gautier, Mississippi, finally enjoyed its grand opening on Friday, April 12, 2024, with KC and The Sunshine Band as its featured music artist. The Sound Amphitheater is located at 3855 Dolphin Drive, north of where the Singing River Mall previously stood, and is part of…

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  • CLICK HERE for page one and the article “The Sound Amphitheater Comes Alive on a Beautiful Evening in Gautier, Mississippi” (and more photos from this very special event) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Mayor Casey Vaughan City Manager Paula Yancey Nathan Baugh, Pres. of 46 Entertainment Gautier High School Choir Gautier High School Band Resurrection High School Choir KC and The Sunshine Band It’s Time to Boogie KC’s official…

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  • By Johnny Cole There have been many iconic female figures in pop music history, but only one truly deserves the title of “The Queen of Pop,” and that is Madonna Louise Ciccone. No other music artist in history has evolved and successfully reinvented themself as often as Madonna. With a career spanning more than four decades, Madonna has accomplished everything she set out to do in the early 80s. During…

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  • By Johnny Cole . Photos by Stephen Anderson . Art by Robby Amonett . Thanks to very loyal readers and like-minded music fans, The Southland Music Line entered its 11th year in October of 2023. Our first ten years saw a number of changes, but our mission has always remained the same. We are still on a pilgrimage in search of the best music. The First Ten Years In early 2012, Rosco…

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  • Compiled by Johnny Cole . Next Page >1 | 2 | 3 The Rolling Stones, the most enduring band in rock & roll history, are back with a brand new studio album of new material. They released Hackney Diamonds on October 20, 2023, to positive reviews, while debuting at #1 in multiple countries around the globe. Their single “Angry” will likely be listed as my top song of 2023. What The…

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  • < Previous Page  |  Next Page> 1 | 2 | 3 ● 101. “You Got the Silver” (the seventh track on Let it Bleed, 1969) *Keith Richards on lead vocals. ● 102. “Carol” (recorded in 1964; first album appearance – UK: The Rolling Stones, 1964 / US: England’s Newest Hit Makers, 1964) *written and originally recorded by Chuck Berry in 1958. ● 103. “What a Shame” (the B-side to 1964’s…

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