Not all accolades in the music industry consist of record sales and Grammys.  Granted, those would be nice, but the music industry consists of more than pop stars.  It is any individual with a passion for music and the audacity to chase it.  The MacArthur Foundation is an organization dedicated to advancing society by supporting those with the potential to contribute to it in a significant manner. The Fellowships come with a stipend of $625,000 over five years—No strings attached. It is definitely one of the greatest grants a musician could ever desire. Let me introduce you to 10 Musicians who were awarded the Macarthur Foundation Genius Grant.