Marietta, GA

Music connected to Marietta

About Marietta

• Grammy-winning rapper 21 Savage spent a portion of his childhood in Marietta.
• The nationally-recognized Mount Paran Christian School was founded here in 1976.
• Strategic location on the Western & Atlantic Railroad solidified its early importance.
• Marietta's 'Big Chicken' is a 56-foot-tall landmark built by KFC in 1963.
• The Great Atlanta Fire of 1917 devastated a large portion of downtown Marietta.
• Named for Mary Cobb, wife of a judge, Marietta was incorporated in 1834.
• Population is around 61,000, similar to that of Carson City, Nevada.
• Sitting 1,122 feet above sea level, it has slightly cooler summers than Atlanta.
• Many residents work in healthcare, manufacturing, and service-related industries.
• Marietta exudes a charming blend of historic elegance and modern vibrancy.
• The Atlanta Braves, a short drive away, won the World Series in 1995.
• Marietta High School won the 1967 National High School Football Championship.

Artists From Marietta

ashley walls Doug Stone Third Day Travis Tritt

Songs About Marietta

Anymore by

Can I Trust You with My Heart by

Help Me Hold On by

Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares) by

It’s a Great Day to Be Alive by

I’m Gonna Be Somebody by

Yonkers by

Country Ain’t Country by

May We All by

Beautiful Skin by

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