Chapel Hart working with country music star Darius Rucker
Chapel Hart has another big-name fan who is now helping the Poplarville trio with a collaboration in the works! Country music star Darius Rucker is in the…
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Annual Gulf Coast Music & Food Truck Fest Hits Coast
The 2nd annual Gulf Coast Music and Food Truck Festival hit the coast ready to fill a crowd hungry for a good time. As the name would imply, guests entered the event greeted by 22 different food trucks with all…
Chapel Hart enjoying their 'golden' moment from 'AGT'
They've been the talk of South Mississippi ever since their sensational performance on "America's Got Talent" that aired Tuesday. The ladies of Chapel Hart joined WXXV via Zoom to talk about their…
Chapel Hart on WXXV tomorrow
America was introduced to Chapel Hart on Tuesday night thanks to America’s Got Talent and a golden buzzer performance. The Poplarville trio have become social media darlings with interviews everywhere and…
Chapel Hart strikes golden notes at 'AGT' audition
A golden buzzer moment last night on "America's Got Talent" featuring a musical act from right here in South Mississippi. The nationally televised scene served as the coming out party…
Paul Overstreet in studio to discuss tonight’s concert at Grand Magnolia Ballroom
His songs have topped the Billboard Country music charts and now he’s here on the Coast this weekend to perform for South Mississippi. In…
Vancleave's own Paul Overstreet coming home to South Mississippi
One of the most prolific songwriters in country music grew up in South Mississippi, and he's coming home again to display his talents. Paul Overstreet, who spent most of his youth in Vancleave, will play The Grand Magnolia Ballroom in…
Mac McAnally adds second show at Grand Magnolia in Pascagoula
Ten-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year Mac McAnally will be on stage in front of an intimate crowd of a few hundred at The Grand Magnolia Ballroom in May for two shows at the venue. McAnally is set…
French Quarter Festival returns after two-year COVID hiatus
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s been two years since the largest free festival and showcase of Louisiana music, food and culture has taken place in New Orleans’ French Quarter. But that changes in April, when the 2022 French Quarter Festival returns. The coronavirus…
Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74
By HILLEL ITALI NEW YORK (AP) — Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as “Paradise By the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t…
Country music duo the Bellamy Brothers coming to Pascagoula
Grammy Award nominees the Bellamy Brothers will make their first appearance in Pascagoula on February 17 at The Grand Magnolia Ballroom. Tickets are now on sale at http://www.grandmagmusic.com and at Scranton's Restaurant in Pascagoula The brothers, Howard and David, continue…
Sandra Jaffe, co-founder of Preservation Hall, dies
By REBECCA SANTANA NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sandra Jaffe, who co-founded Preservation Hall in New Orleans, introducing countless people to jazz through the intimate French Quarter venue over six decades, has died. Jaffe died Monday, her son Ben Jaffe, creative…
KISS ‘End of the Road’ tour at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Fans of all ages flooded the Mississippi Coast Coliseum tonight to watch KISS perform in their last tour ever. KISS ‘End of the Road’ Tour…
St. Martin sophomore at Home with Team Blake on The Voice
St. Martin's Hailey Green made her second shot at "The Voice" count. The 15-year-old sophomore belted out her version of Marc Broussard's "Home" and won a spot on Blake Shelton's team during…
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80
By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to…
Blackwater Brass band member becomes D’Iberville Middle School band director
The well-known coastal eight-piece funk and jazz band Blackwater Brass is sharing their talent with their next generation of musicians. Giving back the same way he…
Local from Kiln released a Christmas song
Looking for a new holiday jingle? Well, a local from the Kiln released their very own Christmas song. It’s called “This Christmas’ and was released by Sera Buras also known by her stage name Serabee and by…
Michael Grimm, Hancock County native and "America's Got Talent" winner, releases soulful Christmas album
Michael Grimm, the Hancock County native who won "America's Got Talent" in 2010, has released his first Christmas album. “Michael Grimm - Sleigh Bells Not Included” will be released November 1 by Tinane Entertainment in cooperation with Mattikay Music. The…
Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards to air Oct. 4 on WXXV
The year 2020 has been a year of great uncertainty -- Covid-19, massive natural disasters, police brutality and hate crime across humanity; but nothing has not been strong enough to cancel a locally-birthed awards show. The Gulf Coast Gospel Music…
50 years since The Beatles released "Let It Be"
Friday marked 50 years since The Beatles released their final studio album "Let It Be.” The album was released just one month after the band broke up. The title track went on to become one of the British group's most…
Saxophonist Jordan Chalden teams up with Elliot Homes LLC to bring music to Coast residents
Music is a great way to ease your mind from tough times, which is why companies want to entertain the Coast while practicing safe social distancing guidelines. Saxophonist Jordan Chalden is teaming up with Elliot Homes LLC to let music…
2020 Crawfish Music Festival lineup announced
It’s currently the holiday season, but crawfish season will be here before you know it. We know the perfect place to try some mudbugs and enjoy some wonderful music. The Crawfish Music Festival at the Coast Coliseum will return April…
Tips for music-minded children from Mississippi Music
The holiday season is fast approaching, and for many musically-minded parents, this means getting their child started for the first time on a new band instrument, or rewarding their recent progress with a better one. The manager of Mississippi Music,…