Randy Travis Advocates for Radio Royalties in Congressional Hearing
Country music icon and his wife push for the American Music Fairness Act to ensure fair compensation for performers.
- Randy Travis, unable to speak due to a stroke, appeared with his wife Mary who testified on his behalf.
- The American Music Fairness Act aims to close a loophole allowing AM/FM radio stations to avoid paying royalties to performers.
- Mary Travis highlighted the financial struggles artists face without these royalties, especially in the streaming era.
- The couple also addressed the impact of AI on the music industry, advocating for protections against unauthorized use of artists' voices.
- SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe emphasized the outdated nature of current promotional practices and the need for reform.
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