Georgia

The Merge artists on this comp came together quickly, recording in various quarantine situations, to pay tribute to their favorite artists from Georgia, or maybe just record their favorite songs with “Georgia” in the title, and to support those working hard in Georgia to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

The ultimate guide to making, baking and decorating jaw-dropping cakes from Instagram and Youtube sensation Georgia’s Cakes.

It makes sense that Jontavious Willis was a sociology and anthropology major in college. He explores American culture via country blues: Delta, Piedmont and Texas styles. Raised on gospel in Greenville, Georgia, Willis' life changed once he saw a video of Muddy Waters playing "Hoochie Coochie Man." A quick study, he mastered fingerpick, flatpick and slide guitar and earned the ultimate seal of approval when Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal co-produced his last record, 2019's Spectacular Class. Willis' third album drills down on the rich musical history of his home state—the birthplace of Blind Willie McTell and Ma Rainey—and was recorded at the legendary Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan.