TIFTON — In the mid-1980s, four superstars of country music came together to form “The Highwaymen,” recording three albums and selling out shows around the world with a set list comprising their biggest hits. Fans of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson will hav…

ALBANY — Georgia has its share of talented musicians, vocalists and songwriters … household names like Chris Robinson, Ray Charles, Alan Jackson, Zac Brown, Gladys Knight, Brenda Lee, Lil’ Nas X, Michael Stipe, Otis Redding and so many more. But there are thousands of equally talented artist…

ALBANY — Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for the performance by classic rock superstars REO Speedwagon, who will roll into the Albany Civic Center on April 12.

ALBANY — Comedian, actor and rapper Karlous Miller has scheduled a date on his 25-city “At the End of the Day ...” comedy tour at the Albany Municipal Auditorium Sept. 30.

Sam Smith is returning to the Atlanta area in July when he performs at Gwinnett’s Gas South Arena as part of his North American Tour.

ALBANY — The Flint River Entertainment Complex and Red Mountain Entertainment will bring country star Aaron Lewis’ “Acoustic 2023” show to the Albany Municipal Auditorium on March 12 at 7:30 p.m.

AMERICUS — “Swingers” who are “in the mood” will be flocking to Americus’ historic Rylander Theatre here Saturday to hear the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Anita Pointer, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, has died at age 74, according to her publicist Roger Neal.

ATLANTA — Georgia should institute a 30% to 35% tax credit for music-production expenses to help grow the state’s music industry, a bipartisan legislative study committee recommended this week.

ALBANY — The United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors will perform in a free concert at the Albany Municipal Auditorium on Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

ALBANY — Classic rock heroes Journey are often imitated ... and few do it better than the tribute band Departure.

Metallica has confirmed the title and release date of its forthcoming 12th studio album: “72 Seasons” will be available April 14 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings.

Perhaps you remember her as TV mom Marsha Owens in ABC’s popular ’80s sitcom “Mr. Belvedere,” starring alongside baseballer-turned-actor Bob Uecker and British actor Christopher Hewett in the title role.

ALBANY — As the Albany Symphony Orchestra prepares for the 31st edition of the community favorite “Peppermint Pops” performance, one might think that the principles behind the project find it old-hat.

ALBANY — The Albany State University Concert Chorale will present its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday at 6 p.m. at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church. The concert, conducted by Marcia Hood, chair of the Department of Arts and Humanities, will feature Paul Basler’s “Missa Kenya” and other holid…

TIFTON — Christmas cheer will abound on Dec. 8 when students, faculty members, and community musicians join hands, hearts, and their vocal and instrumental abilities for a holiday concert at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

ALBANY — Take that, Thomas Wolfe.

THOMASVILLE — Christmas in Thomasville continues in the city on Dec. 2, with a First Friday Sip & Shop filled with holiday activities. Live sidewalk entertainment, food trucks, Christmas tree lighting, sipping, shopping, and a free concert will help guests celebrate this time of year.

ALBANY — There was a time in the era just after Prohibition — and, some say, during the height of the days of outlawed alcohol — that Albany was noted for its nightclubs, those that operated legally and others that were more discerning about their clientele.

ATHENS — In what the members of the once-Albany-now-Athens-based band GrandVille say they hope will become a holiday tradition, GrandVille are bringing their Hometown Throwdown 2022 back to the city where the band learned its chops for a Thanksgiving Eve show in the Austin’s Firegrill parking lot.

2022 has seen Paul McCartney celebrate yet another series of landmarks. Just one week after his 80th birthday, McCartney headlined the 2022 Glastonbury Festival, playing an unforgettable set that inspired deafening singalongs from the largest crowd the main stage had ever seen.

ALBANY — One of America’s great singers, Gladys Knight, is taking the midnight train to Albany, Georgia on Feb. 26 for a performance at the Albany Civic Center.

A homegoing service for late Migos rapper Takeoff will be held Friday at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan has released a new song for his fans, “Prayin’ in a Deer Stand.” The song was written by Bryan, Nicolle Galyon and Jimmy Robbins and is the second release of new music following his current radio single “Country On.”

TIFTON — Scintillating sounds ranging from the marches of John Philip Sousa to the soulful tunes of Charlie Parker will sweep over the audience like a warm autumn sun on Nov. 15 when the ABAC Concert Band and the ABAC Jazz Ensemble present a joint concert beginning at 7 p.m. in Howard Audito…

TIFTON — From Broadway tunes to traditional spirituals, the melodious sounds will flow freely in Howard Auditorium on Nov. 8 when the talented voices of students will join with community members to present the annual fall choral concert at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

ALBANY — When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life throws a hurricane your way, you pray, let it pass on and then get back to work.

ATLANTA -- Georgia is losing income-generating concerts and theatrical productions to other states with richer tax incentives, performing arts venue managers and music industry advocates told state lawmakers.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Warner Music Nashville surprised star recording artist Cole Swindell recently with three plaques commemorating his record-setting year.

ADEL — The Page brothers — the actual brothers themselves, singer Dakota and guitarist Travis — are music fanatics. When they’re not playing music, which isn’t often, they’re listening to it.

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Music fans love “discovering” new artists. Being the first one among friends to find a new and exciting musical act is part of what makes music a fun shared activity.

ALBANY — Call it a shot in the dark. A desire to make Albany more interesting. The results of a long-held dream.