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Songwriters Set to Receive Royalty Increase Despite Appeal by Spotify and Other Streaming Platforms

David Bowie

David Bowie Producer, Tony Visconti, Calls Out Spotify’s Low Pay for Artists

Sony Music to Forgive Artists’ Debts Prior to 2000, Reinstates Royalties

A Royal(ty) Pain: Setting Streaming Pay Rates For Songwriters

BMI Court Overturns DOJ Ruling on PRO Licensing

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Songwriters Take On Justice Department With New Suit Over Licensing

September 14, 2016, 3:50 pm
NMPA, AwesomenessTV Sign Agreement for Songwriters to Receive YouTube Royalties

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Copyright Board Raises Royalty Rates for Internet Broadcasters
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Sony’s Contract With Spotify Revealed, Raising Questions About Artist Revenue

May 20, 2015, 12:25 pm
TIDAL’s Royalty Payments Almost Double Spotify’s

May 4, 2015, 5:28 pm
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What’s Worth More, The Song Or The Recording?

June 27, 2014, 10:38 am
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Copyrights, Licensing, And Royalties: A Fact Sheet

June 27, 2014, 10:35 am
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Rosanne Cash Testifies Before Congress In Defense Of Artists’ Rights

June 24, 2014, 12:38 pm
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SoundExchange Now Offering Monthly Payouts
TuneSat Now Tracking Music For All Rights Holders

October 4, 2011, 11:53 am
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BMI Introduces New Program For Live Royalties

January 12, 2011, 10:38 am
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Next BIG Nashville Spotlight: Limelight

September 21, 2010, 11:15 am

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