$1.9B
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc.39,018
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc.5,648
Music Establishments
A2IM/Economists Inc./NIVA5,316
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange44,627
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESACYou 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