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Atlanta—aka the Big Peach—is ready to host the 95th MLB All-Star game on July 15. The AL and NL rosters are set. And hold on! The musical sound will not only come from the bat of Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge. It’s a full-blown musical conquest, with Atlanta magic.

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Just before the first pitch is thrown, a pregame musical show will light up the arena. Atlanta’s musical titans are set to make baseball’s largest platform their own. When Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris team up with the best in country music, it will be a good one! But are you thinking that’s all? Well, no. There’s more. So, let’s dive in!

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Jermaine Dupri, a hip-hop heavyweight from Atlanta and the brains of So So Def, will join Ludacris—yes! Luda himself will be on stage to present the MLB All-Stars 2025 game in a local tribute, mixing their biggest hits into a “Welcome to Atlanta” medley.

MLB recently announced the list of stars who will be performing. And the list will blow your mind! Next up, we have Kane Brown. He will sing a moving version of “Georgia on My Mind” in honor of Ray Charles, bringing country crossover fire.

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The Zac Brown Band, who are known for its Southern rock roots and Grammy-winning streak – Yes, they will also be there! And they will sing the U.S. National Anthem in honor of Atlanta’s musical history. A rising Canadian pop star, Lauren Spencer Smith, will sing the Canadian National hymn with her powerful voice as the last homage to the hymn.

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Now, this is the MLB All-Star Weekend playlist for you. It has hip-hop legends, country chart-toppers, and national anthems. And each of them knows what this night means!

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Well, Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris won’t just be on stage, they will be in charge as the official hosts of this MLB All-Star pregame party. Their roles will go beyond hyping the crowd. They’ll be celebrating Atlanta by making every beat and bar a tribute to the city. And let’s be honest: these two know exactly how to own the spotlight when it comes on.

Then comes the Zac Brown Band, who will be playing a smooth blend of country and rock that somehow pairs well with hip-hop heat. Their music makes a sound bridge. And it goes straight through the South, bringing people of all ages together with Kane Brown’s modern country touch. He has followers from all around the world moving to the same beat. And let’s not forget about Lauren Spencer Smith. She’s one of the rising stars who perfectly knows how to get Gen Z grooving on her playlist.

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The MLB All-Star Game is going to be a full-blown cultural extravaganza, shining light on ATL’s biggest talents and surrounding them with energy from other genres. And this musical lineup is not just a random pick. MLB knows how to hit home and what can be better than local music?

If you can’t make it to Truist Park, don’t worry. You can watch it live on FOX starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

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Vishnupriya Agrawal is a beat reporter at EssentiallySports on the Golf Desk, specializing in breaking news around tour developments, player movement, ranking shifts, and evolving competitive narratives across the PGA and LPGA circuits. She excels at analyzing the ripple effects of major moments, such as headline-grabbing wins or schedule changes, highlighting their impact on player momentum, course strategy, and long-term career trajectories. With a foundation in research-driven writing and a passion for storytelling, Vishnupriya has built a track record of delivering timely and insightful golf coverage. She has also contributed as a freelance sports writer, creating audience-focused content that connects fans to the finer details of the game. Her sharp research abilities and disciplined publishing workflow enable her to craft stories that go beyond the leaderboard, bringing context and clarity to the fast-moving world of professional golf.

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