Recording Academy Atlanta Celebration | Honoring Tammy Hurt
An intimate industry gathering in Atlanta hosted by Kat Graham, celebrating Recording Academy leader Tammy Hurt (‘Grammy Tammy’) and her advocacy for music creators.
Marcus Allen Creative produced an intimate celebration in Atlanta honoring drummer, executive, and Recording Academy leader Tammy Hurt as a Billboard Women In Music honoree and recipient of an Atlanta City Council proclamation. The evening was hosted by Kat Graham (actress, singer, and Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter Governor), with Phillana Williams and Eshé Collins presenting the official proclamation from the City Council during dinner.
Working behind the scenes, Marcus Allen Creative partnered with Kat to help shape the guest list, design and produce the event posters and visuals, and coordinate with the restaurant owner to create a room that felt like Atlanta’s music community, not a formal gala, making sure the night’s biggest surprises could hold that moment in a way that felt personal and precise.
Invitation to the Billboard Women in Music awards honoring Tammy Hurt, hosted by Kat Graham, on April 2, 2025, at Alice Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia.
Billboard honoring a woman in music with her photo, titled 'Women in Music 2025 Honoree,' on an easel in an indoor setting.
Multiple champagne glasses filled with white wine on a marble surface.
A platter of raw oysters on ice with lemon wedges and hot sauce, surrounded by plates of bread and small appetizers on a marble table.
Two women smiling and posing together at a social gathering in a dimly lit indoor venue, with other people in the background.
Two stylish people posing together in a dimly lit restaurant or bar. The woman is wearing large sunglasses and a black outfit, while the man is dressed in a pinstripe suit with a beige shirt and glasses.
Five women smiling and posing together at an indoor social event, dressed in stylish outfits.
Group of people socializing and enjoying drinks at a dimly lit indoor party or gathering.
Five women pose together indoors at a social gathering, smiling at the camera.
Group of diverse people at a social gathering, some holding glasses of wine or champagne, in a dimly lit venue with a jazz musician portrait on the wall.
Two women dressed stylishly, standing close together and smiling in a dimly lit restaurant or bar with framed photos on the wall behind them.
Three people posing together indoors, two women and one man, dressed stylishly for a night out, with a yellow curtain and green plants in the background.
Three women smiling and posing together indoors, one holding a small gift bag, in a casual setting.
Three women standing together smiling in a restaurant, with a wall featuring a large black-and-white photo of a guitarist in the background.
Woman in black clothing and sunglasses smiling and posing in front of a Billboard Women in Music 2025 Honoree poster with a large photo of a woman with shoulder-length hair and glasses, surrounded by plants and warm lighting.
Four women standing together indoors, smiling, with the woman second from the right holding a framed certificate. The background features a yellow curtain, plants, and framed photos on the wall.
The Who, What & Where
Host
Kat Graham — actress, singer, and Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter Governor served as host and mistress of ceremonies, guiding the evening’s narrative and honoring Tammy’s work.Honoree
Tammy Hurt — Chair of the Board of Trustees / Atlanta Chapter leader (now Chair Emeritus) of the Recording Academy, recognized for her sustained advocacy for music creators and her role in shaping the Georgia and national music ecosystemSetting
An intimate, invitation-only industry celebration held in Atlanta, Georgia at Alici, with inspired food from Chef Pat Pascarella, designed to feel like a living room for the city’s music community rather than a formal gala.
Special Thanks: Isaac Mehki- Poster Print Production