LIST: Singers, music artists from Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Did you know that many of your favorite music artists may be from Virginia? 8News compiled a list of a few you may know. Pharrell Williams (Photo: Graham Denholm/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.) Williams -- known for hits like "Happy," "Despicable Me" and "Double Life," among others -- was born in Virginia Beach. He's a singer, rapper, songwriter and producer. He hosts Something in the Water, a music festival that takes place in different areas throughout the "DMV," or areas throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia. In spring of 2024, a movie based on his life was being filmed in Central Virginia. Lucy Dacus Lucy Dacus of boygenius (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) Dacus was born and raised in the Mechanicsville area of Hanover County and attended Maggie L. Waler Governor's School. She's known for both her music as part of indie supergroup boygenius -- with singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker -- and for her solo work. She's known for hits like "Night Shift" and "Not Strong Enough." Missy Elliott Missy Elliott returned to her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia on Oct. 17, 2023, which was designed as "Missy Elliott Day" in 2022. Missy Elliott, known for hits like "Get Ur Freak On," "work It" and "RATATA," was born in Portsmouth. She's won four Grammy awards and for her six studio albums, she's received 22 nominations. In fall of 2023, she donated $50,000 to the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority for families facing eviction. Kali Uchis Kali Uchis (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy) Uchis was born in Alexandria, though she spent time in Colombia, where her parents are from. She's known for hits like "Telepatía," "After the Storm," "Dead to Me" and "Melting." Dave Grohl Dave Grohl (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File) Dave Grohl, drummer for Foo Fighters and previously for Nirvana, spent his childhood growing up in Springfield and Alexandria. "Everlong," "Pretender" and "My Hero," reign as some of Foo Fighters' most popular songs. Jason Mraz Jason Mraz (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Mraz grew up in the Mechanicsville area of Hanover County and continues to be an artistic advisor and donor with the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC). He's known for songs like "I'm Yours" and "I Won't Give Up." Tommy Richman Singer/songwriter Tommy Richman poses for a portrait, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Richman is a singer-songwriter who hails from the Woodbridge area of Prince William County and is known for "Million Dollar Baby," a song that became viral on social media apps, including Tiktok.