Famous People From Mississippi   

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    ELVIS PRESLEY (1935-1977)

    Rockabilly, Rock n' Roll, Country, The King could do it all, and he looked good doing it, too. Hence his legendary presence on cultural history.

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    BRITNEY SPEARS 31

    Pop superstar whose first hit was, Baby One More Time.

  • 3
    OPRAH WINFREY 59

    Talk show host, actress, entrepreneur and the richest woman on the planet, she is an inspiration to thousands.

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    JAMIE LYNN SPEARS 22

    Britney's sister joined All That on Nickelodeon in 2002.

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    TOBY TURNER 28

    YouTube celebrity who earned more than 2 million subscribers and nearly a billion views.

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    MARY WILSON 69

    R&B vocalist gained '60s fame as a member of The Supremes

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    BRANDY 34

    TV's Moesha, she is also a singer and a model.

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    HAYLEY WILLIAMS 24

    Vocalist and keyboardist of alternative rock band Paramore.

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    B.B. KING 87

    Legendary blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter who won a Grammy Hall of Fame Award for his 1998 song, "The Thrill is Gone."

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    JAMES EARL JONES 82

    Golden Globe-winning actor whose career spanned over 50 years, and who became known for portraying the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars.

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    FAITH HILL 45

    Pop country singer who has sold over 40 million albums and whose first two albums went multi-platinum in 1993 and 1995.

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    BRETT FAVRE 43

    When he retired in 2010, he was the only quarterback to have thrown over 70,000 yards, over 6,000 completions, and over 500 touchdowns.

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    WALTER PAYTON (1954-1999)

    Running back who broke NFL records for the most rushing yards, carries, and touchdowns during his 13-year career with the Chicago Bears.

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    JERRY RICE 50

    Retired NFL wide receiver who had three Super Bowl victories with the 49ers and was named the Super Bowl XXIII MVP.

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    RAY J 32

    Successful singer who has released five studio albums and sung the song Wait A Minute, which reached #8 on the hot Hip-Hop songs chart.

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    ROBIN RENE ROBERTS 52

    Widely popular host of ABC's Good Morning America, and ESPN Sportscaster for over five years.

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    JIMMY BUFFETT 66

    Margaritaville singer's fans are known as Parrot Heads.

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    LEANN RIMES 30

    Country singer of multi-platinum Blue at age 13.

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    RUBY BRIDGES 58

    Became the first African American child to attend an all-white school on November 14, 1960

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    SAM COOKE (1931-1964)

    Former gospel singer who recorded, You Send Me.

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