$27.3B
Music Industry Contribution to State Economic Activity
Texas Music Office210,595
Jobs Supported
Texas Music Office11,398
Music Establishments
A2IM/Economists Inc./NIVA14,290
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange111,619
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESACNo other state can boast the musical flavor and flair of Texas.
Home to the Austin City Limits Music Festival and South by Southwest (among many other events), the Lone Star State’s contributions to music – including artists, genres, and influence – is unparalleled.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Beyoncé Knowles
- Boz Scaggs
- Buddy Holly
- Ciara
- The Chicks
- Don Henley
- George Strait
- Janis Joplin
- Kelly Clarkson
- Kris Kristofferson
- Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday)
- Miranda Lambert
- Norah Jones
- Pantera
- Roy Orbison
- Stephen Stills
- Stevie Ray Vaughn
- Usher
- Willie Nelson
- ZZ Top