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Country Music in Atlanta

• Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Country Shows
• Upcoming Country Concerts in Atlanta
• Atlanta-Based Country Artists
• Venues Known for Country Music
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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

See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations

Charlie Mars at Eddie's Attic

08/08/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., August 8
Charlie Mars, Eddie's Attic - Roots singer/songwriter Mars has been...

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Chuck Prophet at Eddie's Attic

08/11/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., August 11
Chuck Prophet, Eddie's Attic - Prophet leaves his snazzy brown...

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Kim Richey at Eddie's Attic

08/14/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., August 14
Kim Richey, Eddie's Attic - Americana singer/songwriter Richey got...

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Abe Partridge w/ Support From Jack Barksdale Live at Eddie's Attic!

08/15/2026 9:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., August 15
Abe Partridge, Jack Barksdale, Eddie's Attic - If idiosyncratic...

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Sean Mcconnell W/ Support From Olivia Wolf at Eddie's Attic

08/23/2026 6:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun., August 23
Sean McConnell, Olivia Wolf, Eddie's Attic - "I was born with an...

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Ghalia Volt at Smith's Olde Bar

08/30/2026 7:00 PM

Smith's Olde Bar

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun., August 30
Ghalia Volt, Kent Burnside, Smith's Olde Bar - Belgian born, New...

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Upcoming Country Concerts in Atlanta

See the full concert and live music listings on our Country Music Events Calendar

The Whiskey Revival - North Georgia Country Rock Band | Special Pricing! at MadLife

08/02/2026 6:00 PM

MadLife Stage & Studios

The Whiskey Revival - North Georgia Country Rock Band - LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Sunday, August 2nd at 6:00!

The Whiskey Revival - North G...

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Chance Peña at Variety Playhouse

08/04/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

Chance Peña is a Texas-born singer-songwriter whose indie-folk sound and heartfelt songwriting have earned more than a billion streams worldwide. Join...

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Country Dance Night Feat. Smokey Jones - Dance Lessons Start At 6:30 at MadLife

08/05/2026 7:30 PM

MadLife Stage & Studios

Country Dance Night feat. Smokey Jones - LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Wednesday, August 5th at 7:30!Read morePerformersHeadlinersSmokey Jones an...

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Charlie Mars at Eddie's Attic

08/08/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., August 8
Charlie Mars, Eddie's Attic - Roots singer/songwriter Mars has been...

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Jason Aldean & Luke Combs Night Near Atlanta – Jonathan Ingram Live at 37 Main

08/08/2026 9:00 PM

37 Main Restaurant + Bar

Experience the Ultimate Jason Aldean & Luke Combs Night Near Atlanta If you’re searching for the ultimate Jason Aldean & Luke Combs Night Near Atlanta...

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Chuck Prophet at Eddie's Attic

08/11/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., August 11
Chuck Prophet, Eddie's Attic - Prophet leaves his snazzy brown...

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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.

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Cracker

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. ...

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Michelle Malone

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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 & jangly in...

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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...

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Blackfox

Ranging from hard rocking, almost punk bombast, gentle acoustic driven ballads, and psych-ambient rambles, the newly released, limited edition, self-t...

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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.

"Andrea and Mud are...

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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...

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Slim Chickens

Atlanta roots-rock band

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Futurebirds

Futurebirds are an American Rock and Roll band formed in 2008 from Athens, Georgia, United States. Their first album, Hampton's Lullaby, was released ...

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Brandon Reeves

Brandon Reeves is a Georgia based acoustic performer who uses original songs, story telling, fingerpicking guitar, foot tapping, and harmonica tooting...

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Tanglewood Tonic

The stage transforms to the living room as Beth Casner, Roger Gregory, and Nick Johnson play old blues, gospel, and country tunes.

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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-...

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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...

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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...

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Kristian Bush

Kristian Bush is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Bush is one half of the country music duo Sugarland with Jennifer Nettles, and w...

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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-...

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City Winery Atlanta

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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

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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...

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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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Whisky Mistress

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