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Country Music in Atlanta
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
See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations
11/02/2025 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Nov. 2
Dax, Variety Playhouse—Call him country/hip-hop as Dax mixes rapping...
11/05/2025 8:00 PM
Terminal West
CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Nov. 5
Chaparelle, Ramsey Thornton, Terminal West—In just a few years and...
11/15/2025 8:00 PM
Center Stage Theater
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sat., Nov. 15
Rodney Crowell, Center Stage—Veteran singer/songwriter/producer...
11/21/2025 7:30 PM
Avon Theater
CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Nov. 21
Nashville Songwriters in the Round, Avon Theatre—You may not...
11/22/2025 8:00 PM
Tabernacle
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sat. Nov. 22
Muscadine Bloodline, Tabernacle—Mobile, Alabama’s Charlie Muncaster...
11/30/2025 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun. Nov. 30
Kristian Bush, Eddie’s Attic—As half of Billy Pilgrim and then...
Upcoming Country Concerts in Atlanta
See the full concert and live music listings on our Country Music Events Calendar
11/02/2025 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Nov. 2
Dax, Variety Playhouse—Call him country/hip-hop as Dax mixes rapping...
11/05/2025 8:00 PM
Terminal West
CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Nov. 5
Chaparelle, Ramsey Thornton, Terminal West—In just a few years and...
11/13/2025 8:00 PM
Terminal West
Alabama-born country crooner Kashus Culpepper encompasses the sound of the South. A student and reverent purveyor of Southern music – country, soul, b...
11/14/2025 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
Event Description
Anchored by slamming 808s meeting slick steel guitar, Graham Barham’s distinct sonic can be summed up in two words: ...
11/14/2025 8:00 PM
Smith's Olde Bar
Event Description
Anchored by slamming 808s meeting slick steel guitar, Graham Barham’s distinct sonic can be summed up in two words: ...
11/15/2025 8:00 PM
Center Stage Theater
CRITIC’S PICK:
Sat., Nov. 15
Rodney Crowell, Center Stage—Veteran singer/songwriter/producer...
Atlanta-Based Country Artists
For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.
This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.
Perhaps best known for their breakout hit “Low,” Cracker is as much a band as it is a time capsule from an era where grunge and rock reigned supreme. ...
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...
Ranging from hard rocking, almost punk bombast, gentle acoustic driven ballads, and psych-ambient rambles, the newly released, limited edition, self-t...
Surf Western from the South. Andrea & Mud Sound like Doc Watson and the Cramps had a lovechild while watching a Tarantino movie.
"Andrea and Mud are...
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 is a Georgia based acoustic performer who uses original songs, story telling, fingerpicking guitar, foot tapping, and harmonica tooting...
The stage transforms to the living room as Beth Casner, Roger Gregory, and Nick Johnson play old blues, gospel, and country tunes.
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 is a singer-songwriter from Atlanta, and former member of the legendary Atlanta alt rock band, hollyfaith. Franklin has also toured & re...
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 have been part of the Atlanta music scene for more than 20 years, performing a blend of rock, country, blues and R&a...
We are a fully independent, very reliable 3 piece band in the north Georgia area.
Ronnie Picante’ guitar
Earl 6 lead vocals and bass
Sparky McThunderf...
Just Roxie is a trio of longtime friends and seasoned musicians—Lenny Lasater, Linda Bolley, and Becky Shaw—who blend rich harmonies, heartfelt songwr...
Venues Known for Country Music
For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues
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-...
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...
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...
Located across from Decatur Square, Eddie's hosts aspiring and accomplished singer-songwriters for live shows almost nightly and is famous for its bia...
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 ...
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...
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
