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Senators Unite for Music Fairness: Protect Artist Royalties

2/4/2025

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U.S. Senators have united to introduce the American Music Fairness Act, a groundbreaking bipartisan effort to secure royalties for artists whose music graces AM/FM radio. This vital legislation seeks to eliminate a loophole that has allowed corporate broadcasters to profit at artists' expense while also safeguarding small and non-commercial stations, tackling deep-rooted compensation challenges in the music industry.

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U.S. Senators have united to introduce the American Music Fairness Act, a groundbreaking bipartisan effort to secure royalties for artists whose music graces AM/FM radio. This vital legislation seeks to eliminate a loophole that has allowed corporate broadcasters to profit at artists' expense while also safeguarding small and non-commercial stations, tackling deep-rooted compensation challenges in the music industry.