$124M
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Secretariat1,709
Jobs Supported
Secretariat261
Music Establishments
A2IM/Secretariat/NIVA1,882
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange15,583
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESACAs birthplace of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and B.B. King,
it's no wonder that Mississippi is known as home of the blues. But the state, where music remains a proud tradition, has also produced breakout stars in other genres, including Elvis Presley, Faith Hill, and Jimmy Buffett.
Some
Notable
Musicians
- 3 Doors Down
- Albert King
- Alexander O'Neal
- B.B. King
- Bo Diddley
- Bukka White
- Elvis Presley
- Faith Hill
- Howlin' Wolf
- Jimmie Rodgers
- Jimmy Buffett
- LeAnn Rimes
- Muddy Waters
- Nate Dog
- Rick Ross
- Robert Johnson