$1.9B
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Secretariat29,246
Jobs Supported
Secretariat3,325
Music Establishments
A2IM/Secretariat/NIVA5,039
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange38,694
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESACTouting its status as origin for many famous names
in blues, jazz, country, rock, hip hop, and metal, Virginia’s abundance of music venues, festivals, and institutions remains a draw for music lovers worldwide.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Chris Brown
- Dave Grohl
- Dave Matthews Band
- Ella Fitzgerald
- GWAR
- Jason Mraz
- Missy Elliott
- Neptunes
- Old Dominion
- Patsy Cline
- Pharrell Williams
- Pusha T
- Timbaland
- Trey Songz