New Star-Studded Podcast Puts "Mississippi on the Map"
Mississippi is stepping into the national conversation with a fresh new podcast that promises to charm, inspire, and maybe even surprise you. Mississippi on the Map, hosted by homegrown country musician Charlie Worsham, has officially launched, and it's ready to take listeners on a tour through the soul of the Magnolia State … with celebrity guests!
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The Mississippi on the Map podcast is the latest storytelling initiative from Visit Mississippi, the state's tourism office, which is on a mission to reintroduce Mississippi to a broader audience. Even better, it's highlighting the state's rich cultural identity and spotlighting the artists, change-makers, and hidden gems that make it one of the most compelling corners of the country. (It is the Birthplace of America's Music, after all!)
Every other week through the fall, Charlie will sit down with some of the most fascinating folks connected to Mississippi, peeling back the layers of its vibrant culture, creative spirit, and deep-rooted sense of community. And this isn't just a parade of local stories; it's a big, all-star lineup. We're talking about Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman, country music heavyweights like Chris Stapleton and Marty Stuart, and other influential figures who've either shaped Mississippi or been shaped by it.
The show is designed to feel like you're catching up with old friends, whether those friends are famous or not, and each episode delivers a conversational deep dive into the passions and personalities that make Mississippi a uniquely American treasure. It's a love letter to the state — written in authentic voices and grounded in real stories.
It's also easy to tune in. Whether you're into video podcasts or traditional audio, you'll find Mississippi on the Map on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more. If scrolling is your love language, you can catch behind-the-scenes moments, short clips, and shareable snippets across social media and the show's official site.
This podcast isn't just entertainment; it's a new way of inviting people into Mississippi's story and part of a growing push to show off the state's charm, grit, and creative legacy. Among the season's early highlights are a two-part opener with Old Crow Medicine Show's Ketch Secor, an interview with singer-songwriter Mac McAnally in June, and that long-anticipated episode with Morgan Freeman. Chris Stapleton and Marty Stuart are also in the mix later in the season, with a few surprises still under wraps.
So, whether you're tuning in from your front porch, your morning commute, or a thousand miles away, this podcast might just shift your perspective on what Mississippi is and what it has to offer. Because while the state may be known for its past, Mississippi on the Map makes it clear that a whole lot is happening in the present, too!
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