Local Information | Atlanta
Atlanta has a burgeoning and diverse music scene with many opportunities for the up-and-coming artist.
AIMM is located near the heart of Atlanta's vibrant scene. Atlanta is home to some of the most creative, successful, and influential artists of the past half-century.
The city of more than 4 million people is home to record labels, renowned recording studios, world-class venues, and all other aspects of the music and performing industry.
Some of the artists to emerge from the Atlanta music scene, or who are based in Atlanta, include:
- OutKast
- Ludacris
- Black Crowes
- R.E.M.
- Collective Soul
- Widespread Panic
- Indigo Girls
- Alan Jackson
- Toni Braxton
- James Brown
- Curtis Mayfield
- Otis Redding
- Johnny Mercer
- Travis Tritt
- Drivin n' Cryin
- Allman Brothers
- Butch Walker
- Ray Charles
- TLC
- India Arie
- Lena Horne
One of the most wonderful things about Atlanta for a gigging musician is that every neighborhood has at least 3-4 venues for live music, and there are open mic nights everywhere.
Also, the Atlanta radio stations have a history of supporting local music.