Mississippi · The Magnolia State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
Mississippi state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
Mississippi's official state song is “One Mississippi”, adopted in 2022. Below is the story of that song, the state's symbols, and “Where the Blues Was Born”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for Mississippi, with its full lyrics.
An original song for Mississippi
Delta blues meets Southern rock, slide guitar, harmonica, stomping drums and a gospel-soul chorus
“Where the Blues Was Born” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Male vocal · Delta blues meets Southern rock.
Verse 1
Dust on Highway 61 and a slide across the strings
Cotton fields to the horizon where the Delta sun still stings
A crossroads down in Clarksdale where a legend made his deal
Mississippi, you're the river and the reason that I feel
Chorus
Where the blues was born, under magnolia shade
Mockingbird is singing every song that's ever made
From Tupelo to Biloxi, from Natchez to the sea
Mississippi, you're the music in me
Verse 2
A boy from Tupelo went out and shook the whole wide world
Oxford in October with the autumn leaves unfurled
Shrimp boats on the Gulf Coast and catfish on the plate
Mississippi, you're the sound that's always running late
Chorus
Where the blues was born, under magnolia shade
Mockingbird is singing every song that's ever made
From Tupelo to Biloxi, from Natchez to the sea
Mississippi, you're the music in me
Bridge
Faulkner wrote it, B.B. played it, Elvis set it free
Mississippi, you're the birthplace of the beat
Chorus
Where the blues was born, under magnolia shade
Mockingbird is singing every song that's ever made
From Tupelo to Biloxi, from Natchez to the sea
Mississippi, you're the music in me
About “Where the Blues Was Born”
Mississippi's song is Delta blues with Southern rock drums and a gospel chorus, the state that gave America its music. The lyrics run Highway 61, the Clarksdale crossroads, Elvis's Tupelo, B.B. King, Faulkner's Oxford, Natchez and the Gulf Coast at Biloxi.
The mockingbird and magnolia are the state bird and flower. Mississippi's official song since 2022 is Steve Azar's "One Mississippi", which replaced "Go, Mississippi" after sixty years.
Places and symbols in the song
- the Mississippi Delta
- Highway 61
- Clarksdale crossroads
- the Gulf Coast at Biloxi
- magnolias
- Northern mockingbird
- Magnolia
SongUp AI composed and sang this song from the lyrics above and the style line under the title, the same way it makes songs for its users. It is not the official state song and it is not a cover.
The official state song of Mississippi
- Title
- “One Mississippi”
- Written by
- Steve Azar
- Status
- adopted in 2022
The Greenville-born country singer's song replaced "Go, Mississippi", the state song since 1962, which had begun as a campaign song.
Many official state songs are still in copyright, so their lyrics are not printed here. The state's own website or legislature publishes the official text.
Mississippi at a glance
- Nickname
- The Magnolia State
- Capital
- Jackson
- Largest city
- Jackson
- Statehood
- December 10, 1817 (20th state)
- Motto
- Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
- State bird
- Northern mockingbird
- State flower
- Magnolia
- Official state song
- "One Mississippi" (in 2022)
Questions about Mississippi's state song
What is the official state song of Mississippi?
The official state song of Mississippi is "One Mississippi", Steve Azar, adopted in 2022. The Greenville-born country singer's song replaced "Go, Mississippi", the state song since 1962, which had begun as a campaign song.
Is "Where the Blues Was Born" the official state song of Mississippi?
No. "Where the Blues Was Born" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for Mississippi. The official state song is "One Mississippi", adopted in 2022. The official lyrics are not reproduced here; this page is about the facts of that song and about our own.
What is "Where the Blues Was Born" about?
Mississippi's song is Delta blues with Southern rock drums and a gospel chorus, the state that gave America its music. The lyrics run Highway 61, the Clarksdale crossroads, Elvis's Tupelo, B.B. King, Faulkner's Oxford, Natchez and the Gulf Coast at Biloxi. It names the Mississippi Delta, Highway 61, Clarksdale crossroads, the Gulf Coast at Biloxi and magnolias, with the state bird (northern mockingbird) and state flower (magnolia) in the lyrics.
Who wrote "One Mississippi" and when was it adopted?
"One Mississippi" is credited to Steve Azar; it was adopted in 2022. The Greenville-born country singer's song replaced "Go, Mississippi", the state song since 1962, which had begun as a campaign song.
What are Mississippi's state symbols?
Mississippi is nicknamed The Magnolia State. Its capital is Jackson and its largest city is Jackson. It joined the Union on December 10, 1817 (20th state). The state motto is "Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)", the state bird is the northern mockingbird and the state flower is the magnolia.
Can I play or share "Where the Blues Was Born"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about Mississippi, your town, your school or your family, with the names and places you choose, describe it on the Create page: a free account hears a 30-second preview of its own lyrics sung, and a full song comes with a Pro plan.
How do I make my own song about Mississippi?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Jackson, MS") or paste your own lyrics, pick a voice, and SongUp AI writes, sings and mixes it in a few minutes. Every song comes with a lyric video, stems and a gift page.