GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of a groundbreaking new exhibit this fall spotlighting three entertainment icons (who also happened to be cousins) from Ferriday, Louisiana and Natchez, Mississippi: Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart and Mickey Gilley. Titled The Killer, The Preacher and the Cowboy: The Family Legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart and Mickey Gilley, the exhibit will officially open to the public on Thursday, Jan. 22. The exhibit is sponsored by Sun Records and Visit Mississippi.

Born within a year of each other, the three cousins used their natural musical talents and charisma to find their own paths to success, inspiring millions in the process and leaving indelible marks on American music, culture and society:

· “The Killer,” – GRAMMY® winner Jerry Lee Lewis redefined rock and roll with his electrifying piano style, fiery performances and fearless personality. His genre-crossing style of playing as if he was possessed by the music inside him and his natural showmanship attracted a broad scope of fans and inspired a host of artists who have attempted to follow in his footsteps.

· “The Preacher” – One of the most influential televangelists of the 20th century, GRAMMY nominee Jimmy Swaggart built a global broadcasting ministry, reaching hundreds of millions with his message, and shifting the perspective of modern religion and its ability to reach new believers.

· “The Cowboy” – Mickey Gilley, was a GRAMMY-winning, chart-topping, country singer and entrepreneur, whose name became synonymous with honky-tonk hits and Gilley’s, the Texas hotspot that helped spark the urban cowboy craze. During his impressive career, he was one on a small list of artists to win the ACM Triple Crown Award, solidifying his place in music history.

Judith Lewis, Frances Swaggart, and Cindy Gilley