Fight Flares Between Radio, Recording Artists Over Royalties

Broadcasters And Singers Are Ramping Up Lobbying Efforts Over A Tax That Would Pay Performers For Each Time Their Song Is Played On The Airwaves

By Andrew Noyes and Bara Vaida; produced by Theresa Poulson; photos by Liz Lynch and Getty Images; video by Andrew Noyes, National Association of Broadcasters, and the MusicFirst Coaltion

Updated: January 2, 2011 | 10:28 p.m.
April 18, 2009

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