Author : Alicia Parker
Music is a universal art its impact is prevalent all over the globe. Whether it is to get away from stress or get closer to your emotions, listening to music is the key to staying healthy and happy. The United States of America is well-known for being the birthplace of different types of music such as hip hop, blues, jazz, country, rock, and more. Each city has a distinct musical style that is unique and incredible. Some of these cities are heaven for musicians and music lovers. Here is the list of the top 10 music-loving cities in America:
- Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee is called the Music Capital of the USA. Most musicians in the country come from this city. It is the biggest hub for country and western music in the world as well. The city has 5 times more professional musicians per capita compared to other cities in the country. Legendary musicians like Dolly Parton and Jonny Cash started their music careers here. Music lovers can visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, Music Row, and Ryman Auditorium to know more about the history of American music.
- Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas is the number one city in the United States for live music. It is named the Live Music Capital of the World. The city has a lot of venues for live music. The biggest music gatherings in America are held at Austin City Limits and South by Southwest. Most bars and restaurants in the city host live music regularly. Some of the popular musicians that come from the city are Lucinda Williams, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Janis Joplin, Spoon, Willie Nelson, and many more.
- New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana is best-known for jazz and blues music as it is the birthplace of jazz. The music genre was first created in the city in the early 20th century. Music is an inseparable part of the city, especially jazz music. The entire city bears signs of its rich musical history. Bourbon Street is a popular destination for music lovers to enjoy incredible performances. The iconic artists who come from the city are Louis Armstrong, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Trombone Shorty, and many more.
- Portland, Oregon
Portland has a massive number of music lovers living in the city. Portlanders get great discounts while attending music festivals and live music shows which is a lot more compared to other cities in the United States. The number of people choosing music as their career is also very high in Portland. It is the birthplace of many indie rock artists such as Elliott Smith, Blitzen Trapper, and The Decemberists among many.
- New York City, New York
New York is a city that has also everything for everyone. Musicians and music lovers from every single genre can find their place in the city. Central Park is the best place for spontaneous music gigs. The Bronx is the birthplace of the most popular music genre hip hop. Thousands of music enthusiasts from all over the world come to see live musical performances on Broadway. All these places are in New York City. The biggest names in the industry who came out of New York City are Jay Z, Billie Williams, The Notorious B.I.G., Carole King, and more.
- Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is most popular for being the epicenter of jazz and blues music in the USA. The city even got the nickname Chicago Blues due to this. Thousands of jazz lovers within the country and around the world visit the city every year to enjoy the annual Chicago Jazz Fest. Musicians like Kanye West, Jennifer Hudson, Common, Muddy waters, Benny Goodman, and many more are from Chicago.
- Raleigh, North Carolina
The city is the best for enjoying indie bands, solo acts, and punk performances in venues like the Lincoln Theatre and Pour House. Raleigh has the cheapest concert tickets in the country, attracting a massive number of audiences. The most popular artists in the city are Mez, Irene Moon, Mic Murphy, William Mathews, Reed Mullin, and more.
- Los Angeles, California
LA is not just popular for being Hollywood glitz and glamour, it has a thriving music scene as well. The city is the home to the famous production company Capitol Records which featured artists like Frank Sinatra, Green Day, Paul McCartney, and more. Musicians like Natalie Cole, Snoop Dogg, David Crosby, N.W.A, and more are from Los Angeles.
- Detroit, Michigan
Detroit had its fair share of blues, gospel, and soul rhythms that was brought by immigrants from Mississippi. Detroit is also the hometown of rap superstar Eminem.
- Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the home of legendary artists like Jimi Hendrix, Macklemore, and Kurt Cobain. It is heaven for concert-goers with music venues like Showbox, Columbia City Theater, Café Racer, and more.
