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Congressional Recognition of Blues Musician Eddie Cotton, Jr.

Original title: HONORING MR. EDDIE COTTON, JR.

March 31, 2025

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What this does

This document serves as an official public record of commendation for a private citizen, documenting his career achievements and cultural impact in Mississippi and beyond.

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Eddie Cotton, Jr.

He is the subject of the official congressional recognition.

Bennie G. Thompson

He is the sponsor of the recognition in the House of Representatives.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 31, 2025.

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Summary

Representative Bennie G. Thompson formally recognized Mississippi blues musician Eddie Cotton, Jr. in the Congressional Record for his contributions to the blues tradition and his recent receipt of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music.

Key Facts

Representative Bennie G. Thompson formally honored Eddie Cotton, Jr. in the Congressional Record on March 31, 2025.
Eddie Cotton, Jr. received the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music.
Cotton won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2015.
Cotton released his latest album, 'The Mirror', in March 2024.
Cotton serves as the church administrator and minister of music at Christ Chapel Church of God in Christ in Clinton, Mississippi.
Cotton has a Mississippi Blues Trail marker located in Clinton, Mississippi.
Cotton performed at the Richmond Folk Festival in 2017 and is scheduled to return for its 20th anniversary.
Cotton performed at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, in March 2024.
Cotton has performed at the National NAACP Convention's Mississippi Catfish and Blues Night for the past 15 years.
Cotton studied music theory at Jackson State University on a full scholarship.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official public record of commendation for a private citizen, documenting his career achievements and cultural impact in Mississippi and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Eddie Cotton, Jr.?

He is a Mississippi-based blues musician, church administrator, and minister of music known for the '' genre.

Why was this document created?

It is an 'Extension of Remarks' in the Congressional Record used by a member of Congress to publicly recognize the achievements of a constituent.

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Connected Entities

personBennie G. Thompson“U.S. Representative from Mississippi who introduced the recognition.”Map →

organizationJackson State University“Educational institution where Cotton studied music theory.”Map →

organizationChrist Chapel Church of God in Christ“Family church in Clinton, Mississippi, where Cotton serves as administrator and ”Map →

organizationNAACP“Organization for whose convention Cotton has performed for 15 years.”Map →

personEddie Cotton, Jr.“Blues musician and subject of the congressional recognition.”Map →

organizationInternational Blues Challenge“Competition where Cotton took top honors in 2015.”Map →

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