Over 300 Artists Demand American Music Fairness Act from Congress

On World Radio Day, the R&B group Boyz II Men delivered a letter to U.S. Congress, signed by over 300 recording artists, advocating for the passage of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA). This bipartisan legislation aims to require broadcasting corporations to compensate performers for their music played on AM/FM radio, a change that many artists view as critical for equity in the music industry. Boyz II Men members met with key lawmakers, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, to emphasize the need for fair compensation for artists. The letter included signatures from a variety of high-profile artists across genres, including Celine Dion, Aerosmith, and Mariah Carey, highlighting a unified stance on the issue. SoundExchange, which supports artist rights, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming backing from musicians, underscoring the inequities in current broadcasting laws. Boyz II Men are set to discuss the importance of the AMFA in an upcoming exclusive interview with NBC’s 'Today' show.