HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Country music fans in Northeast Georgia will soon have a chance to see one of Habersham County’s most successful musical exports back in the spotlight.
Little Big Town, the Grammy Award-winning country group featuring Habersham County native Kimberly Schlapman, has announced a new studio album and an extensive tour schedule that includes an Atlanta stop this fall.
The group’s 12th studio album, It’s A Dying Art, is scheduled for release Aug. 28 through MCA Records. The project marks Little Big Town’s first full-length studio album since 2022 and features collaborations with artists including Ashley Monroe, Jason Isbell and Kelsea Ballerini. The album was co-produced by Grammy Award winner Gena Johnson and Little Big Town member Karen Fairchild.
The band recently released the song “Over and Over” ahead of the album’s launch and previously debuted the track “Hey There Sunshine” during the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Little Big Town consists of Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook. The group has spent more than two decades at the forefront of country music, earning multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM awards while producing hits such as “Boondocks,” “Pontoon,” “Girl Crush,” “Better Man” and “Wine, Beer, Whiskey.”
In support of the new album, the band has announced tour dates across the United States and Canada through November. The schedule includes a Sept. 26 performance at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, giving Northeast Georgia fans a relatively close opportunity to see the group perform.
Schlapman, a graduate of Habersham Central High School, has remained a source of pride for many local residents since achieving national success with Little Big Town. Earlier this year, she returned to Habersham County to receive Habersham Central High School’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her accomplishments in the music industry and her continued impact on country music. Over the years, Schlapman has frequently spoken about her Northeast Georgia roots and has returned to the area for community events and appearances.
The band’s upcoming tour includes stops in Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, Toronto and dozens of other cities.
It’s A Dying Art will be available Aug. 28 on streaming services and other music platforms.
