Democrat, GOP lawmakers push pay for ‘play’ bill that would make radio stations compensate artists for playing their songs
The American Music Fairness Act would compel AM and FM broadcasters to compensate artists, in line with requirements already ...
Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty & More to Be Celebrated at American Music Honors
American Music Honors is set to celebrate a powerhouse lineup of legendary artists, with Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty, ...
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5 Groundbreaking Songs Recorded at Sun Studio
Sam Phillips opened the Memphis Recording Service. His early clients in 1950 included blues legends Howlin’ Wolf and B. B. King. They were among the first to record at what later became Sun Studio, ...
Tennessee's Marsha Blackburn among Senators pushing bill giving musicians royalties from songs played on radio
Senator Marsha Blackburn is part of a bipartisan effort to give royalties for musicians when their songs are played on the ...
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduces bill to make radio stations pay artists for playing songs
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) wants radio stations to pay artists for broadcasting their songs, and she’s teamed up ...