$1.9B
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc 201839,018
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc 20185,648
Music Establishments
Economists Inc 2018A2IM/NIVA5,316
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange/SAG-AFTRA44,627
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/SESAC/GMRYou don’t have to travel around to find great folk, jazz, country, hip-hop, rock, punk, or metal.
Some of the best artists in all genres can be found in just one state: North Carolina. Host to Moogfest, Epicenter Festival, and top university music programs, North Carolina is a leader in musical attraction and inspiration.
Some
Notable
Musicians
- Ben E. King
- Ben Folds Five
- Betty Davis
- Eric Church
- George Clinton
- J. Cole
- James Taylor
- John Coltrane
- Luke Combs
- Nina Simone
- Randy Travis
- Scott Avett
- The Charlie Daniels Band
- The Embers
- Thelonious Monk