Ranker MusicList RulesOnly artists born or raised in Georgia or groups formed in Georgia.
Here are the best artists and bands from Georgia. The Peach State is also the birthplace of some of the world's greatest musicians. From country and rap to pop and R&B, this list explores the most famous musical artists from Georgia.
While Kanye West is widely recongized as an artist from Chicago, the Grammy-winning rapper and producer was actually born in Atlanta, Georgia. Other popular Atlanta rappers include Migos, OutKast, Future, T.I., and 21 Savage. Many country music stars, like Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, were also born in Georgia.
Vote up the best Georgia muscial artists, and any other singers, rappers, musicians, or bands who deserve to be on this list.
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22534Ray Charles
Soul blues, Pop musicAlbums: The Birth of Soul, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, The Spirit of Christmas, Ray Charles at Newport, Genius Loves Company
Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), professionally known as simply Ray... more2
17640James Brown
Hip hop music, Doo-wopAlbums: Live at the Apollo, Star Time, Funky Christmas, Santa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Got You
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter,... more3
15833Otis Redding
Southern soul, Soul bluesAlbums: Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul, The Dock of the Bay, The Immortal Otis Redding, Love Man, The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads
Otis Ray Redding Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American singer,... more4
15847The Allman Brothers Band
Blues-rock, Boogie rockAlbums: At Fillmore East, Beginnings, Eat a Peach, Brothers and Sisters, Hittin’ the Note
The Allman Brothers Band was an American rock band formed in Macon, Georgia, in 1969 by... more5
13240Little Richard
Jump blues, Rock musicAlbums: Here's Little Richard, Tutti Frutti, Brilliant Collection, The Explosive Little Richard, Greatest Hits Collection
Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), known as Little Richard, was an... more6
16162R.E.M.
Jangle pop, Alternative rockAlbums: Murmur, Green, Automatic for the People, Out of Time, Reckoning
R.E.M. was an American rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry,... more7
11640Gladys Knight
Rhythm and blues, Soul musicAlbums: Gladys Knight and the Pips, Before Me, Many Different Roads, At Last, Good Woman
Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944), known as the "Empress of Soul", is an American... more8
13970André 3000
Hip hop music, Alternative hip hopAlbums: Royal Flush, Class of 3000: Music Volume One, DoYaThing, The Sleazy Remix
André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly... more9
11450The B-52's
New Wave, Pop musicAlbums: The B-52’s, Wild Planet, Planet Claire, Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation, Love Shack
The B-52s (styled as The B-52's prior to 2008) is an American new wave band formed in Athens,... more10
17599Alan Jackson
Country, Neotraditional countryAlbums: Let It Be Christmas, Honky Tonk Christmas, Thirty Miles West, What I Do, Drive
Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country singer and songwriter. He... more11
12671Zac Brown (born July 31, 1978) is the lead singer and guitarist of the band, Zac Brown Band.... more12
10757TLC
Hip hop music, Girl groupAlbums: Crazy Sexy Cool, Ooooooohhh ... On the TLC Tip, 3D, FanMail, Crazy Sexy Hits: The Very Best of TLC
TLC is an American girl group whose original line-up consisted of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa... more13
10257Travis Tritt
CountryAlbums: A Travis Tritt Christmas: A Loving Time of Year, T-R-O-U-B-L-E, Country Club, The Restless Kind, No More Looking Over My Shoulder
James Travis Tritt (born February 9, 1963) is an American country music singer, songwriter,... more14
10763Usher
Contemporary R&B, Hip hopAlbums: Confessions, Rhythm City, Volume 1: Caught Up (bonus disc), My Way, Usher
Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter and dancer. He was... more15
10163Ludacris
Hip hop music, Atlanta hip hopAlbums: Theater of the Mind, Word of Mouf, Back For the First Time, The Red Light District, Rest of My Life
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (), is... more16
9962Trisha Yearwood
Country pop, CountryAlbums: The Sweetest Gift, Hearts in Armor, Inside Out, Trisha Yearwood, Jasper County
Patricia Lynn Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is an American country music artist, actress,... more17
7944Collective Soul
Rock music, GrungeAlbums: Collective Soul, Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid, Dosage, Collective Soul, Blender
Collective Soul is an American rock band originally from Stockbridge, Georgia. Now based in... more18
5225Brenda Lee
Pop music, RockabillyAlbums: Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, A Brenda Lee Christmas, Anthology, Volume 1: 1956-1961, 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Brenda Lee
Brenda Lee (born Brenda Mae Tarpley; December 11, 1944) is an American performer and the... more19
8157Ray Stevens
Pop music, Novelty songAlbums: His All-Time Greatest Comic Hits, He Thinks He's Ray Stevens, Gitarzan, Ear Candy, Collector's Series
Harold Ray Ragsdale (born January 24, 1939), known professionally as Ray Stevens, is an... more20
7753Big Boi
Hip hop music, Alternative hip hopAlbums: Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty, Got Purp? Vol. 2, Royal Flush, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, Gangsta Grillz X
Antwan André Patton (born February 1, 1975), better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an... more21
11292Luke Bryan
CountryAlbums: I’ll Stay Me, Tailgates & Tanlines, Doin' My Thing, Crash My Party, Spring Break… Here to Party
Thomas Luther "Luke" Bryan (born July 17, 1976) is an American country music singer and... more22
10888Jason Aldean
Country rockAlbums: Relentless, My Kinda Party, She's Country, Jason Aldean, Wide Open
Jason Aldine Williams (born February 28, 1977), known professionally as Jason Aldean, is an... more23
9677Billy Currington
CountryAlbums: Doin' Somethin' Right, We Are Tonight, Enjoy Yourself, Little Bit of Everything, Billy Currington
William Matthew Currington (born November 19, 1973) is an American country music singer and... more24
6646Sugarland
Country pop, Pop musicAlbums: Love on the Inside, Gold and Green, Stuck Like Glue, Sugarland, Enjoy the Ride
Sugarland is an American country music duo consisting of singer-songwriters Jennifer Nettles... more25
5235Arrested Development
Hip hop music, Alternative hip hopAlbums: 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life of..., Unplugged, Zingalamaduni, The Heroes of the Harvest
Arrested Development is an American alternative hip hop group that formed in Atlanta in 1988.... more
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