WATCH: Country star Randy Travis testifies on recording artists’ rights and the radio

Politics

Country music star Randy Travis and others will testify on artist compensation for digital radio stations before a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.

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According to the subcommittee's website, the hearing will examine why artists have not received royalty payments from non-subscription terrestrial radio stations as well as modernization of copyright law. The hearing will also consider the American Music Fairness Act of 2023 which would "require a license for broadcasting creative works over the radio."

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