Paul Anderson Abraham was born on January 15, 1950, to Miller and Kella “Kitty” Anderson Abraham. Paul grew up in Leland, MS. His dad, Miller Abraham, owned WESY radio station, and his three sons were there all the time, so he was instrumental in their fascination with music. This was the beginning that helped shape the course of his life. What began as a deep love of rock ’n’ roll evolved into a decades-long career behind the scenes of the music business. Paul became widely known for his work in concert promotion, tour management, and artist relations.
Paul, a music industry veteran, storyteller, and native son of the Mississippi Delta, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 76. Over the years, he worked with and alongside a wide range of nationally known artists, including Lynyrd Skynyrd and Billy Ray Cyrus. He earned a reputation for understanding not only the logistics of touring, but also the human side of the business. His career placed him at the center of countless live performances, road stories, and pivotal moments in modern music history—experiences he later captured with candor, humor, and insight.
In later years, Paul chronicled his life and career in his memoir, “The Gospel According to Abraham”, sharing firsthand accounts of the realities of the music industry, the personalities that shaped it, and the lessons learned along the way. His writing reflected the same qualities that defined him personally: honesty, wit, humility, and an unfiltered love for music and the people who made it.
Paul was a member of the Methodist Church in Leland, MS. Paul was a musician himself. He played in his Leland High School marching band, formed a rock band with friends, and loved playing guitar and singing throughout his life. He also played basketball in high school and served as president of his graduating class of 1968.
Paul will be deeply missed by the many who loved him, both in his personal life and throughout the professional world he helped shape.
Paul was predeceased by his parents and his brother Carl Abraham. He is survived by his longtime companion Gloria Virden of Cleveland, MS, his best friend and his traveling companion Buddy, his brother John (Mattie) of Hendersonville, NC, his granddaughter Samantha Gilbert, Parsons, TN, his niece Tiffany Abraham of Mendenhall, MS, nephews Alec Abraham of Florence, MS, and Will Abraham of Brandon, MS, his great nieces and nephews and many cousins.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held March 14, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the Wildlife Museum in Leland, MS.