$525.7M
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc.11,458
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc.840
Music Establishments
A2IM/Economists Inc./NIVA327
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange3,442
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESACMusically and culturally, Nebraska is a state that can continue to surprise visitors on each return.
It's easy to discover Omaha's punk and hardcore scenes, as well as a thriving hip-hop and indie music culture. The alternative "Omaha sound" has made its way around the world through contemporary bands such as Bright Eyes - including Conor Oberst's solo catelogue - The Faint, and Cursive.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Bright Eyes
- James Valentine
- Qveen Herby (Amy Renee Noonan)