Georgia Music Partners and The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter are extremely proud to have led the effort that resulted in the Atlanta City Council voting to NOT move forward with the Atlanta Sound Studio Ordinance. The successful journey is a result of uniting the diverse music industry ranging from hip hop, country and rock to Christian, classical and jazz, and including songwriters, artists managers, music educators and students from area schools. The sound recording ordinance would have jeopardized the future growth of all sound recording in Georgia including film, TV and video games.

“Atlanta has been at the forefront across every genre since country music originated here in the 1930’s,” said Georgia Music Partners Governmental Affairs Committee Chair, Mala Sharma. “Georgia Music Partners is committed to keeping the industry in our state strong and growing. We are thrilled the Atlanta City Council overwhelmingly overturned the ordinance, and we look forward to working with them as we develop opportunities to attract new businesses to the city.”

With this victory, Georgia Music Partners now shifts its sights to the State Capitol where the annual Georgia Music Day will take place on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

“Georgia Music Day is an opportunity to be a part of the collective voice of music as lawmakers are addressed on key issues needed to expand and grow the music industry in Georgia,” said Georgia Music Partners President Tammy Hurt. “GMP board and members have been instrumental in working with both the State House of Representatives and the Senate to outline legislation incentivizing music production for both live music and song production/recording. We are grateful for the ongoing support from the music community and look forward to celebrating the music of this great state.”