$2.42B
Music Industry Contribution to state GDP
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.38,005
Jobs Supported
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.2,651
Music Businesses
Stephen Siwek/Economists Inc.A2IM/RIAA
2,445
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange19,388
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMIBirthplace of Jimi Hendrix and grunge,
Washington has made an indelible imprint on music worldwide. From Bing Crosby to Nirvana to Macklemore, this music state has produced, and welcomed, some of the most remarkable music creators ever.

Some
Notable
Musicians
- Alice in Chains
- Bing Crosby
- Brandi Carlile
- Fleet Foxes
- Foo Fighters
- Jimi Hendrix
- Kenny G
- Kenny Loggins
- Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
- Macklemore
- Neko Case
- Pearl Jam
- Quincy Jones
- Soundgarden