I’m so excited to share my new single “Worthy” written and produced by @MNDR. It’s a pick-me-up song – it’s a celebration, and you can’t help but move. listen:

We got friendship, the kind that last a lifetime ❤️ @NRateliff

All proceeds will benefit the SOULSHINE Concert Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which will benefit Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Hurricane Recovery fund. Visit to learn more or make a donation.

“SOULSHINE,” a benefit concert to aid relief and recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and Florida in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. General on sale for tickets begins on Friday, 11/1 at 10AM ET.

Miss @maggierogers!!! Thank you so much for inviting me to share the stage with you. It was such a joy singing and dancing together, truly an honor. And Chicago—thank y’all for sharing so much love! ✨💖

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! .Your voice matters and registering to vote is the first step in making it heard. Check your voter status or register now with @HeadCountOrg at

I’m thrilled to invite you to my special show in Chicago on December 6th at beautiful Auditorium Theatre. My band and I will be performing along with the lovely @JacksonBrowne and & @MissMargoPrice. Get pre-sale tickets with special code: MAVIS85.

Chicago! Get ready for my 85th Hometown Birthday Celebration, part of the @93XRT Fall Jam Series, with sets by @JacksonBrowne @MissMargoPrice & performance by me & my band. It’s all taking place at The Auditorium on Friday night, December 6. More info at link in bio.

Looking forward to performing with my dear friend, @JeffTweedy, on @StephenAtHome - Live from Chicago. Tune in this Thursday, Aug. 22 at 11:30pm.

Thank you to all who have listened to my newest single, “Worthy.” . It’s a pick-me-up song celebrating both the good times and the tough moments — and when you listen, I hope it makes you wanna get up and move. Take a listen now at @AntiRecords

Thank you @ForbesWomen for included me in this year’s Forbes 50 Over 50. It’s such an honor! ❤️ And the biggest congratulations to all the other women creating an impact. See the full list: #forbesover50

.@Newportfolkfest! Y���all brought the heat this past weekend🔥 Thank you for making me feel right at home 💕And shoutout to Faherty the swag.

Summer of Mavis 🤝 Hozier 🤝 Charli XCX !

Honored to play at @FarmAid this year with my good friends! Tickets on sale this Friday, July 26 at 10am.

Hey y’all! I’ve got some big news today! My new picture book, Bridges Instead of Walls, is officially out now with @penguinrandom. Huge thanks to Carole Boston Weatherford and Steffi Walthall for helping bring my story to life. Grab your copy now through the link in my bio.

We have some fun shows coming up this June in the EU & UK! Plus more to be announced soon! Tickets on sale now at the link in bio or

I’m excited to announce that I’ve collaborated with award-winning poet Carole Boston Weatherford & illustrator Steffi Walthall to tell my story to children. My picture book memoir will be released on the eve of my 85th birthday (July 9th)! . Pre-order at

Thrilled to share 20% of my entire webstore from now to December 3! Happy shopping!! . Shop now at

Such a privilege to contribute to this beautiful and important song with my friend Abraham Alexander. For Your Consideration: Abraham Alexander, SEA/SONS, and Deja Vu (feat. Mavis Staples) . First round voting open October 11-20th.

Catch me playing at @Rifflandia on Sat. Sept 16th at 5:00p! Grab tickets #SeptemberForever #Riff2023 #RifflandiaFestival