Gov. Deal & Georgia Tourism Industry announce 2016 as “Year of Georgia Music”

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More great news for Georgia Music!

IMG_8601(1)Today, Governor Nathan Deal along with leader’s from Georgia’s tourism industry announced 2016 as the “Year of Georgia Music”.

The “Year of Georgia Music” kicks off a year-long initiative to grow and improve the music industry in Georgia and will be featured on multiple marketing platforms including the ExploreGeorgia.org website, social media channels, marketing materials, advertising opportunities and special events.

“Georgia musicians laid the foundations for many of the music genres that visitors from around the world now recognize as distinctly American music,” said GDEcD deputy commissioner for tourism Kevin Langston.

“The Year of Georgia Music allows us to shine a spotlight on these artists and on the places that inspired them to create their unique sounds – and also the places where travelers and locals alike can discover tomorrow’s breakout artists performing today.”