Bill Ferris, a UNC emeritus history and folklore professor, poses with his box set, "Voices of Mississipi," in the hallway of the Carolina Inn on Friday, Feb. 1, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ferris is nominated for two Grammy Awards for "Voices of Mississippi," a box set consisting of a 120-page book, featured essays by various authors, two CDs of blues and gospel recordings, one CD of interviews and storytelling, and a DVD of documentary films. "Voices of Mississippi" has been nominated for Best Historical Album" and Best Liner Notes.