Grammy Museum Mississippi broke its record for most money raised through the Cleveland museum’s annual gala, bringing in more than $201,000 for future education opportunities.

The “Brass and Bayou” 2025 Gala was held Thursday night and was centered on a pair of awards with Grammy-winning artist Trombone Shorty winning the seventh Crossroads of American Music Award. The award honors an artist who has made significant musical contributions influenced by the region’s deep roots. Trombone Shorty joins Charley Pride, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Rush, Marty Stuart, Keb’ Mo’, and Rosanne Cash in winning it.

Pass Christian Elementary School teacher Cherynne Wright won the sixth L.U.C.Y. (Lifting Up Children and Youth) Award for music education efforts inside the classroom.

All proceeds from the even

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