The American Music Fairness Act would "correct 100 year old issue regarding artists and non payment for their work," said Randy's wife, Mary, at Wednesday's hearing.
The performance rights organization reported a 14.7% increase in songwriter and publisher payouts to $1.592 billion in 2023.
GMR claims that stations owned by Vermont Broadcast Associates have been playing 66 songs in the GMR catalog without a license.
The performance rights organization said its new-model goal is to distribute 85% of the licensing revenue it collects to songwriters and publishers.
