Haynie (1918–2003). In 1994, Charlie Pride, whose identity as a performing artist is linked closely with Mississippi culture, publicly expressed support of a group wanting to change it. Attempts after 2000 In 2000, State Senator William Gardner Hewes introduced Senate Bill 2960 to replace the state song with "Mississippi" by Edward Owen Miller. However, the bill died in committee. In 2003, State Senator Delma Furniss introduced Senate Bill 2217 to adopt "My Home Mississippi," by Delma Furniss, as the official state song. The bill died in committee. In 2011, songwriters Carolyn Sue Woods of Amory and John Riggs of Nashville led a concerted campaign promoting "I Miss Mississippi" as a new state song for Mississippi. In 2015, State Senator Robert L. Jackson, introduced 2 Senate Bills: SB2177 to authorize two official state songs, keeping the existing song, "Go, Mississippi," and adding "My Home Mississippi" SB2178 to adopt "My Home Mississippi" as the official state song Both bills died in committee February 3, 2015. Lyrics Sheet music "Go, Mississippi" (© 1962) In E major Jackson, Mississippi: Jackson Board of Realtors (publisher) (© 1962) "Go, Mississippi" (© 1961) (manuscript) Selected discography Delta Recording Corp. recorded the original version of "Go, Mississippi" at its studio in Jackson, Mississippi, at 1653 Raymond Road. The label, which had an office in New York City in the early 1950s at 236 West 55th Street (Midtown Manhattan), was founded by Jim Bulleit (né James Albert Bulleit; 1908–1988) and Jimmie Ammons (né James Douglas Ammons; 1919–2001). Ammons's main occupation was that of a machinist in Jackson, Mississippi. Delta was noted for its custom recording work, which included recording weddings, church choirs, and college choirs. Delta also produced recordings for the foreign language department of Ole Miss. Moreover, Delta produced a multitude of jingles for numerous radio stations. Delta recorded radio stations all over Mississippi for ASCAP. When Mississippi was searching for a state song, the Delta Recording Studio reportedly recorded all the state university bands in search of the song that would truly be representative of the state. Original recording Delta Records 133 (45 rpm) (released 1962) Governor Ross R. Barnett Campaign Souvenir: 1959 Campaign Songs Jerry Lane Orchestra, Maurice Thompson Singers ₳ Houston Davis Productions, Inc. 133-657: Side 1 "Go, Mississippi" (© 1962) Jerry Lane Orchestra Houston Davis (w&m) 133-656: Side 2 <li>"Roll With Ross" (© 1959) (audio on YouTube) Houston Davis (w&m) Maurice Thompson Singers ₳