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Columbus spent most of his early life in Milwaukee, WI, and later moved to Belzoni, MS, where his love for music began to truly blossom. After receiving his high school diploma from Humphreys County High School, Columbus attended Natchez College and played basketball, it was there he realized his true passion was music.  Soon after he attended Tougaloo College and Jackson State University on music scholarships.  Columbus began recording with several groups for his first 20 years. 

Columbus had early opportunities to see the world stage firsthand, traveling with and singing back up with celebrity artists such as, Brian McKnight and being an opening act for Blues Legend, BB King.  Columbus has continued writing and recording for at least thirty years and is taking everything in stride. Columbus decided to take the world solo as he began recording some of his most heartfelt music such as

“ You’re the Kind of Woman I Need” and his get on the floor and step “Let’s Go”.  Columbus is currently in the studio working on his upcoming album with his hit release “Hobo Moan” which has already given him a nomination for a Mississippi Blues award.

 Artistic Expression

“Singing allows me to share my blessing in lyrics and song. It is my responsibility, to share my gift. In my vocal expression I expose the very emotion and raw feelings of intense rhythmic song, that would otherwise be withheld from others. Our ancestors would call it a moan. All I am trying to do, is give my Soul to Soul.”

Do You Have a Hit Song or know someone with a great song?

Enter the song contest!! (Details are below)

Submit your song at this link https://www.sscmarketinggroup.com/store/Song-CONTEST-Submissions-c163968143 

for a chance to win cash and prizes.

1. To submit a song, it’s $5 per song.  You can submit as many songs as you want but it is a fee per song.
2. 1-3 winners will be chosen to perform at the 6th Annual Hood Idol Awards in Hazlehurst, Ms Nov. 30th for Grand Prize.  There are 3 ways to win.  The industry panel will choose 1 winner, fans will choose 1 winner, and 1 winner will be chosen on the facebook live music review with Lex Luga.
3. All songs submitted qualify for a chance to win radio play,  magazine placement, mixtape placement, movie placement and more.

Prizes: First Place at the award show: $500 Cash and $2500 worth of Services by SSC Marketing which includes Radio Interviews, TV interviews, Magazine placement, Tour placement, Consultation, Studio Time, Beats and more.

Second place prize at the award show: Magazine Placement, Radio Interview, Radio rotation, Consultation and studio time.

Third Place at the award show: Magazine Placement, radio rotation and consultation.

Roy A. Dockery, is a leader in the service industry, keynote speaker, Pastor, Artist and the architect of a Leadership framework that uses truth, love and empathy to maximize impact. Roy works with organizations and professionals to transform culture and maximize the impact of their most influential leaders.

Roy is a former military, millennial executive who has successfully led cross generational diverse teams in several industries. More than any other time in history people are seeing three to four generations in the workplace that require a new perspective on team leadership.

As an author, Roy shares this transformative framework in his book titled The Art of Leading, Truth Love and Empathy in Action – along with clear examples of applying the 13 key principles.

In fact, Roy was recently recognized as one of Hot Topics top 100 Service Visionaries by a panel of global industry experts. As a result of his work, leaders from multiple generations have gained greater perspective, insight, empathy, influence and impact within and across functional teams.

On a personal note, Roy is a husband, and father of four and enjoy spending his free time serving causes that focus on restorative justice. Roy’s mission is to help leaders lead lives that benefit their families, communities and businesses.

The Inaugural Soul Music Awards will be held Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at Club Oasis in Hazlehurst, MS 363 Monticello St.  

Special performances by John Haley, Dr Dee, Dia Grover, MusicDoll, Mississippi Humminboi, James Redd, D. Saunders, Aretha Henry and others.  

Special guests Isaac Lindsey, Dj Show, Ms I Music and others 

Dj Jimmie Jam from 90.1fm in the mix. 

This award show recognizes Southern Soul, Blues, and R-n-B artists along with their affiliates. This platform is designed to bring more attention to some of those individuals that may be overlooked. 

For tickets or to vote visit Sscmarketinggroup.com

Tickets:

(Seating is limited)

Regular tickets: $25

Door admission: $30 & up

Reserved Tables: $100-Small Reserved table holds up to 4 ppl (includes 2 tickets)  

                               $200-Long Reserved Tables holds up to 10 ppl (includes 4 tickets)

$100-Bottle of choice and setup added to any table

(Front Row tables are $50 extra)

For more information click link below

https://youtu.be/iVdZeo8Ha9o?si=o1kbA3-CUazx2M8h

Rochelle Duncan is an awesome woman who always makes space for others regardless of her own obstacles and dilemmas. Rochelle is one of the world’s most thoughtful, caring, non judgemental people who always sees the best in everyone. Rochelle is a person of ease, fun, delight, love, concern and support.

Rochelle at heart has always been a person who is the life of the party. When she walks in a room she meets no strangers and she always finds a way to put a smile on everyone’s face. Rochelle never puts herself above others. She has always remained humbled, and she has never treated others in a negative way.

Over the past few years, Rochelle has lost many loved ones, and also, she has had severe health battles as well. Yet and still, during these challenging times in her life she still made a way to take a few moments to check on others. During some of these times, while she was in the hospital, she made a way to check on others regardless. Rochelle is a prime example of being genuine at heart.

Thank you Rochelle for being “The Mother of Kindness”!