Boyz II Men has delivered a powerful letter to Capitol Hill lawmakers, signed by over 300 major recording artists, advocating for the passage of the American Music Fairness Act. The legendary R&B group met with key lawmakers, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

The letter's signatories include iconic artists like Aerosmith, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, P!nk, and hundreds more, representing diverse genres and generations of music.

The American Music Fairness Act aims to ensure artists receive royalties when their music is played on AM/FM radio - making the United States align with other democratic nations' practices. Under the proposed legislation:

• Nearly two-thirds of radio stations would pay just $500 annually for unlimited music
• Small broadcasters could play unlimited music for only $1.37 per day
• Artists would receive compensation from corporate radio stations that currently profit from their music without payment

The bipartisan bill, introduced in both the Senate and House, has garnered support from various organizations, including the National Federation of Community Broadcasters and the Alliance for Community Media.

Key points from the artists' letter:

• The U.S. is currently the only democratic nation not paying artists for AM/FM radio plays
• Corporate broadcasters earn billions in advertising revenue without compensating artists
• American artists lose approximately $300 million annually in foreign royalties due to the lack of U.S. performance royalties
• Recent polls show 73% of Americans believe artists should be paid for radio plays

The initiative has historical precedent - every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter has advocated for radio performance royalties for artists. The letter emphasizes this isn't just about fairness to artists, but also about protecting American interests abroad and ensuring music creators receive proper compensation for their work.

The legislation represents a crucial step toward modernizing music industry practices and ensuring fair compensation for artists whose work drives radio station profits.

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