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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

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

Mike Farris

Mike Farris w/ Barry Waldrep at Eddie's Attic

11/15/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Nov. 15

Mike Farris, Barry Waldrep, Eddie’s Attic — The Screamin’ Cheetah...

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Blackberry Smoke: Holiday Homecoming

11/27/2026 8:00 PM
Tabernacle

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Nov. 27

Blackberry Smoke, Tabernacle — Atlanta’s rugged red dirt icons...

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The Steeldrivers at Variety Playhouse

11/27/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Fri., Nov. 27

The SteelDrivers, Variety Playhouse — The five time GRAMMY®...

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Ellis Paul

Ellis Paul at Eddie's Attic

11/28/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Nov. 28

Ellis Paul, Eddie’s Attic — New England folkie Paul is a longtime...

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The Steeldrivers at Variety Playhouse

11/28/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Nov. 28

The SteelDrivers, Variety Playhouse — The five time GRAMMY®...

—See Recommendation
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Kristian Bush & Friends at Eddie's Attic

11/29/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Nov. 29

Kristian Bush and Friends, Eddie’s Attic — Sugarland is back on the...

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Kristian Bush & Friends at Eddie's Attic

11/29/2026 8:15 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Nov. 29

Kristian Bush and Friends, Eddie’s Attic — Sugarland is back on the...

—See Recommendation
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Kristian Bush & Friends at Eddie's Attic

11/30/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Mon., Nov. 30

Kristian Bush and Friends, Eddie’s Attic — Sugarland is back on the...

—See Recommendation
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Kristian Bush & Friends at Eddie's Attic

11/30/2026 9:15 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Mon., Nov. 30

Kristian Bush and Friends, Eddie’s Attic — Sugarland is back on the...

—See Recommendation


Upcoming Country Concerts in Atlanta

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

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Dolly Parton Drag

11/13/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta
No description provided
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Orville PECK - MAN Turned MULE TOUR

11/13/2026 8:00 PM
Tabernacle
No description provided
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Sugar Lime Blue at The Third Door

11/14/2026 8:30 PM
The Third Door
Sugar Lime Blue is a genre-blending roots band whose self-described "Cosmic Cowgirl" sound mixes Americana, blues, folk, country, and jam-band grooves...
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Fireside Collective at Avon Theater - Rising Phoenix Tour

11/14/2026 9:00 PM
Avon Theater
The Rising Phoenix Tour~ Fall 2026

Doors 8pm// First set 9pm

An evening with Fireside Collective~ with two sets of colorful and unique, orioginal blue...
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The Fretliners When The Kettle Sings Tour

The Fretliners When The Kettle Sings Tour w/ Wyatt Goad at Eddie's Attic

11/15/2026 5:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
The Fretliners When The Kettle Sings Tour live at Eddie’s Attic! There is something happening between the mountains and the plains. A stirring in the ...
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Mike Farris

Mike Farris w/ Barry Waldrep at Eddie's Attic

11/15/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Nov. 15

Mike Farris, Barry Waldrep, Eddie’s Attic — The Screamin’ Cheetah...

—See Event

Atlanta-Based Country Artists

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

ATL Collective

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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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...
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Michelle Malone

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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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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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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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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...
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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

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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Three On A Tree Band Bio

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

Sparky McThunderf...
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Nikki

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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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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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...
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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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Venues Known for Country Music

For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

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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...
—See Venue and Events
Red Clay Magnum

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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Atlanta Country Music

See which artists are performing, learn about country-friendly venues, and explore CL’s coverage of Atlanta’s country scene.
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—See Event

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