$148.1
Music Industry Contribution to State GDP
Economists Inc 20183,470
Jobs Supported
Economists Inc 201898
Music Establishments
Economists Inc 2018A2IM/NIVA259
Royalty Recipients
SoundExchange/SAG-AFTRA3,386
Songwriters
ASCAP/BMI/SESAC/GMRThis 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
