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People know their names even if they don't know where they're from. Donny and Marie, the Neon Trees, David Archuletta, The Piano Guys — they are all chart toppers and they are all from Utah.
Despite Utah's quiet, conservative reputation, the state puts out a surprising number of musical artists that make it to the big time, proving that the there is something in the desert air that has undeniably produced stars. Many bands on their way to stardom today attribute that success to the unique and highly supportive music scene that musicians and fans alike have cultivated in Utah.
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