TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Apr 15, 2016

The Tennessean reports more than 200 musicians and songwriters lobbied Congress yesterday to pass legislation requiring broadcasters to compensate artists whenever AM or FM radio plays their songs. The Fair Play Fair Pay Act is co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Brentwood. Radio play has traditionally been viewed as promotion and a way to drive record sales, and thus artists do not receive royalties. The National Association of Broadcasters opposes the measure.