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The most famous musician of all time from every state
Though places like New York and California are known for producing countless celebrities, it turns out there's at least one — in most cases, many more — famous musicians from every US state. Business Insider has already identified the most famous band from every state, so we're now focusing on individual singers, songwriters, and performers. This encompasses country pioneers, rappers, jazz cats, pop stars — you name it. Even if they perform(ed) with a backing band, these musicians stand out as the star of the show. The list is somewhat subjective, but to help determine the most famous musician from every state, Business Insider looked at each artist's reputation (within their own era), record sales, and awards. It's also important to note that while most of these people were born in their corresponding state, others were not, but spent a lot of time living there.Check out which musician took the No. 1 spot in your home state. ALABAMA: Hank Williams Hank Williams. GAB Archive/Redferns/Getty Images Hank Williams, who was born in Mount Olive, Alabama, is widely considered the father of country music and the genre's foremost songwriter. Before the pioneering musician tragically died at 29 years old, he released a slew of singles that rocketed to the top of the country music charts, including "Kaw-Liga," "Honky Tonk Blues," and "Hey Good Lookin'."Although his career was cut short, his impressive catalog of songs lives on in the contemporary musical landscape, thanks to covers from artists including James Brown, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Ray Charles.He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. ALASKA: Jewel Jewel. Steve Jennings/WireImage/Getty Although she was born in Payson, Utah, Jewel Kilcher spent most of her life near Homer, Alaska, and is by far the state's most successful musical export. The singer has earned four Grammy nominations and sold more than 30 million records. She's best known for hit songs including "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "You Were Meant for Me."Jewel is also known for her yodeling, which she learned from her father, Atz Kilcher, a local musician and star of the reality show "Alaska: The Last Frontier." ARIZONA: Linda Ronstadt Linda Ronstadt. Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns/Getty Images Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, Linda Ronstadt is one of America's most successful and versatile singer-songwriters.Since her Grammy Award-winning breakout album "Heart Like A Wheel" hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and went platinu...
The most famous musician of all time from every state
Swift at a stop on "The Eras Tour" in London. Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty ImagesEvery state lays claim to at least one famous musician. We considered each artist's popularity, awards, and record sales to compile our list.Prince is famously from Minnesota, while Tony Bennett edged out the competition in New York. ... read full story "You Were Meant for Me."
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And of course, the southern state produced Kenny Chesney, one of the most famous country singers around. Chesney, like Tarantino, was born in Knoxville and has enjoyed a successful music career with many top hits and sold out concerts.
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Business Insider has identified the most famous individual musician from every U.S. state, looking at factors like reputation, record sales, and awards. The list encompasses a wide range of musical genres and styles, from country pioneers to pop superstars, with many artists strongly associated with the state they hail from even if they weren't necessarily born there.
