$933.83M
Music Industry Contribution to state GDP
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.16,089
Jobs Supported
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.1,310
Music Businesses
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.A2IM/RIAA
2,725
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange27,122
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMITouting 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
- Old Dominion
- Patsy Cline
- Pharrell Williams
- Pusha T
- Timbaland
- Trey Songz