To: President Donald Trump, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
Artists’ Pay for Radio Play
We, the Undersigned, join with the Content Creators Coalition in Urging Congress to Support Artists’ Pay for Radio Play.
The United States has the unfortunate distinction of being the only democratic country in the world whose artists and musicians receive no pay for the terrestrial radio airplay of their music. The short list of countries that share the United States’ position on this issue includes: Iran, North Korea, China, Vietnam, and Rwanda.
We ask that Congress review radio airplay royalties and support American artists and musicians by instituting a terrestrial radio performance royalty.
Why is this important?
When a song is played on terrestrial radio, the musicians and performers receive no compensation whatsoever. They also are denied royalties payment from other countries that DO compensate performers. It is time we recognize the value of music creators.