Welcome to the 2024 Jessie Mae Hemphill Hill Country Blues Festival in Holly Springs, Mississippi! Get ready for a foot-stomping celebration of North Mississippi blues, where the rhythms run deep and the music speaks to the heart. Join us for a day filled with incredible performances by talented musicians, each bringing their unique flair to the stage. From electrifying guitars to heartfelt lyrics, you’ll experience the rich tapestry of Hill Country Blues like never before.

Jessie Mae Hemphill’s cousin Peggy Sue Hemphill-Lesueur aka Lady Trucker is heading up this celebration with The Blues Fund to pay tribute to Jessie and the North Mississippi style of Hill Country Blues. Lady Trucker recently played the Blues Rules festival in Crissier, Switzerland. That year at Blues Rules it was a tribute to Jessie Mae Hemphill as well.

This inaugural event is a tribute to the legendary Jessie Mae Hemphill, an icon of the genre whose influence continues to resonate throughout the music world. Jessie Mae’s style of blues is rooted in the traditions of North Mississippi, characterized by raw emotion, intricate guitar work, and a powerful vocal delivery that captures the essence of life in the Mississippi Delta. Her legacy lives on through the passionate performances of today’s artists, honoring her contributions to the blues and preserving her musical heritage for generations to come.

Join us for a day of music, food, and community as we come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Jessie Mae Hemphill at the 2024 Hill Country Blues Festival. Get ready to groove, indulge, and make memories that will last a lifetime.