US Trad Radio Network Now Pays Artist Fees, Internet Radio Next?


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Clear Channel (CC), the largest radio network in the US is now the first to pay artist and labels royalty fee for every music played over the air.

The deal was made between CC and country music label Big Machine Label Group.

Before, only composers were given their due for every song aired.

This leaves many internet radio broadcasters however asking if this will affect them.

More of this story on the article below.

http://www.vpr.net/npr/154871444/

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