Jimmy Buffett (1946 - ) Singer, songwriter
Born in Pascagoula, MS (305)
Bo Diddley (1928 - ) Guitarist Born in McComb, MS (306)
William Cuthbert Faulkner (1897 - 1962) Author, famous for works such as The Sound in the Fury and Go Down Moses. Born in New Albany, MS (301)
Faith Hill (1967 - ) Famous singer Born in Star, MS (310)
James Earl Jones (1931 - ) Entertainer, possesses one of the most instantly recognizable voices in entertainment history. Born in Arkabutla, MS (307)
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Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) One of the most famous singers of all time that helped develop rock and roll; moved to Memphis in 1948. Born in East Tupelo, MS (541)
Sela Ward (1956 - ) Star of the 1990's sitcom hits Sisters and Once and Again.
Born in Meridian, MS (313)
Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983) Playwright, received Pulitzer prizes for A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Born in Columbus, MS (300)
Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ) Popular Talk-show host Born in Kosciusko, MS (309)
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