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Country Music in Atlanta
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Atlanta’s country music scene runs deep — from chart-topping stars at major venues like State Farm Arena and Ameris Bank Amphitheatre to local legends strumming heartfelt ballads in neighborhood honky-tonks and songwriter rounds. Whether you're drawn to outlaw grit, bluegrass twang, or modern country-pop, this guide is your starting point for exploring the artists, venues, and upcoming shows that keep Atlanta's country tradition alive and kicking.
Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Country Shows
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Upcoming Country Concerts in Atlanta
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Jake Sayer with support from Avery Deakins Band
07/24/2025 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
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Kelsey Lamb with support from Erin Kirby
07/25/2025 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
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ROCK DOWN SOUTH feat. Dalton Dover, Jacob Bryan...
07/26/2025 7:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
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Thomas Rhett: Better In Boots Tour 2025
08/02/2025 7:30 PM
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
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Canaan Cox
08/22/2025 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
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70's 80's 90's Country Throw Down
08/22/2025 9:30 PM
Dixie Tavern
Mark your calendars for thge return of North Georgia's #1 Country/Rock Tribute.
Georgia Red Clay, Live at Dixie Tavern Friday August 22nd
OfficialGRC...
Atlanta-Based Country Artists
For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.
ATL Collective
This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.
Nikki & the Phantom Callers
Nikki & the Phantom Callers’ debut LP, Everybody’s Going To Hell (But You and Me). The 11 track collection of boot-stomping... alt-country & jangl...
Jacob Bryant
At 26, Jacob Bryant has lived through more than men twice his age. Hidden behind his blue eyes and charming smile lies a past of addiction, death, and...
Andrea and Mud
Surf Western from the South. Andrea & Mud Sound like Doc Watson and the Cramps had a lovechild while watching a Tarantino movie.
Papa Jack Couch
Papa Jack Couch is an Atlanta-based act touching genres in bluegrass, country, and folk. More than the tales of heartache, smiles, bad luck, and devot...
Brandon Reeves
Brandon Reeves is a Georgia based acoustic performer who uses original songs, story telling, fingerpicking guitar, foot tapping, and harmonica tooting...
Tanglewood Tonic
The stage transforms to the living room as Beth Casner, Roger Gregory, and Nick Johnson play old blues, gospel, and country tunes.
Nate Nelson
From the ashes of all the great musicians that have come out of Atlanta, Georgia comes Nathan Nelson. If you were to wander the clubs, bars and honky-...
Dave Franklin
Dave Franklin is a singer-songwriter from Atlanta, and former member of the legendary Atlanta alt rock band, hollyfaith. Franklin has also toured & re...
Thayer Naples
Studying and graduating from Berklee College Of Music in 2013, Thayer has a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Performance. After graduation at Berklee, Thayer...
Hank Bird and the Borderline Band
Hank Bird and The Borderline Band have been part of the Atlanta music scene for more than 20 years, performing a blend of rock, country, blues and R&a...
Three on a Tree
We are a fully independent, very reliable 3 piece band in the north Georgia area.
Ronnie Picante’ guitar
Earl 6 lead vocals and bass
Just Roxie
Just Roxie is a trio of longtime friends and seasoned musicians—Lenny Lasater, Linda Bolley, and Becky Shaw—who blend rich harmonies, heartfelt songwr...
Jon Oswald
Jon Oswald is a seasoned singer-songwriter and guitarist originally from central Ohio, with over 40 years of experience performing across the country....
Mudcat
A tremendous slide guitarist, and most of all a God-gifted entertainer. I have witnessed him light up packed houses at the Great American Music Hall i...
Venues Known for Country Music
For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues
Blind Willie's
A local blues, jazz, and roots institution that's been around for more than 25 years. The North Highland Avenue storefront, with its signature guitar-...
City Winery
Atlanta's first urban winery, City Winery has an intimate music venue able to seat 300 people, a restaurant, bar, an outdoor patio, and a private even...
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry
This 260-seat theater hosts a variety of musical acts. Acoustic music and singer/songwriter material is the venue's forte, but the format is open, and...
Eddie's Attic
Located across from Decatur Square, Eddie's hosts aspiring and accomplished singer-songwriters for live shows almost nightly and is famous for its bia...
Northside Tavern
This legendary dive bar in West Midtown is Atlanta's home for live blues. The weekly lineup includes a Monday night jam and a regular Wednesday night ...
Tabernacle
This former church has Gothic ambiance to spare, making it a fun spot to catch a rock or hip-hop show. The club, which boasts some inviting bar and lo...
Terminal West
As part of the King Plow Arts Center, Terminal West has become the Westside’s premier live music venue, giving equal stage time to hip-hop, indie rock...
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Country Music in Atlanta – Concerts, Artists & Honky-Tonks