$148.1M
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc.3,470
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc.98
Music Establishments
A2IM/Economists Inc./NIVA259
Royalty Recipients
SAG-AFTRA/SoundExchange3,386
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/GMR/SESACThis Appalachian state boasts Billboard staple Brad Paisley
and “Stand By Me”’s Bill Withers as native sons. Rich in folk heritage, West Virginia plays host to a number of music festivals, jamborees, and jubilees.
Some
Notable
Musicians
- Asleep at the Wheel
- Bill Withers
- Brad Paisley
Music Venues & Festivals
Music Schools
Major Music Conferences
