Hometown Rankin - February & March 2016

Parents
Edna & Ted Perry
Otherwise known as G-Maw and G-Paw.
Answers were relayed to us by Wesley.
How long have you lived in Rankin County?
Since 1978
What is your favorite thing about living in a small town?
G-Paw said his favorite thing is getting to know all of the
people and then looking to see if he sees anyone that he knows
where ever he goes.
G-Maw said making close friends that are always there when
you need them.
Do all of your children have a musical side?
Yes. My youngest son, Steve Perry, took piano lessons and
Wesley plays a little guitar and sings from time to time.
(Funny fact interjected by Wesley - In my family we have many
folks with famous singer names…. Faith Hill, my brother Steve
Perry and my daughter Katie Perry, I’m the odd man out!)
When did you realize that Faith had the talent to sing?
When she was two, standing in a pew at church singing with the
hymnal upside down.
When she told you she wanted to move to Nashville
to pursue a country music career, what was your first
thought?
(Answered by Wesley) My mom said no. Said she got lost in
Jackson and she knew she wouldn’t be able to find her way
around a place such as Nashville. My dad has always given her
his support since the very beginning.
Do you remember where you were the first time you
heard Faith on the radio? What was your reaction?
Driving down Highway 49 headed home from work.
My mom’s reaction was, “Well, there she is on the radio.”
As a parent, how did it make you feel to see Faith
honored in such a special way with the marker on
the Mississippi Country Music Trail?
My dad said he was so proud. He never thought she would get
this big! My mom said she would have told your reporter that
she is proud of all of her children.
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