Music Modernization Act




Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today introduced the Music Modernization Act. The fact that the Senate bill, S.2823, is virtually identical to HR 5477 – the House MMA bill passed unanimously on April 25 – signals all systems go for smooth passage and an update to music laws that the industry has been laboring to update for the past decade. - Variety

Legendary recording artist Smokey Robinson testified before Senate advocating for songwriter compensation and music royalties. Josh Kear, writer of Carrie Underwood's hit "Before He Cheats" was also on deck to shed light on just how hard songwriters have to work to get a fraction of the benefits earned from their hits. In this digital age these changes are necessary to ensure artists are paid for their hard work.


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