$250.8M
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc.7,312
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc.705
Music Establishments
A2IM/Economists Inc./NIVA116
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange955
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESACSouth Dakota's music culture is a reflection of its rich cowboy tradition -
with the occasional nod to country western outlaws in places like Deadwood and the Black Hills. This culture is unmistakable for anyone who has made the summer pilgrimage to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (bikes are optional, but good music isn't), or to the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Festival.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Shawn Colvin
- The Spill Canvas