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MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT of 2017 INTRODUCED

Bill Addresses Songwriter Streaming Rates and Music Licensing

 

Nashville, TN (December 21, 2017) -- Congressmen Doug Collins (R-GA) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) will today introduce “THE MUSIC MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2017,” (HR 4706) legislation designed to improve songwriter royalty rates from digital streaming...

STATEMENT by the NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

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BMI Songwriters Win 100% Licensing Ruling

Today the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals put the issue of 100% licensing to rest by affirming an earlier ruling by BMI rate court Judge Louis Stanton. 

“The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is thrilled and relieved that...

Congratulations to the following writers who had their song selected by Nina Jenkins of Word Country. A copy of your song, lyric, and email will be sent to her. Casey Cattie - TRY IT AGAIN Kyle James - BREAKING UP THE HARD WAY Ben Wagner - AFTER THE WAR Keep...

All NSAI Chapters had the opportunity to participate in the "TOP 40 Chapter Challenge" where during the month on October members had the opportunity to submit for Top 40 consideration. We want to congratulate the contest winners, who will be included throughout the year among our Top 40 Contest!

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1. What's the title of your winning song and the inspiration behind it? “Devil on my Breath”. When Jared (Co-writer) and I wrote “Devil on my Breath”, It was our first write together. I didn’t know what to expect walking in. We first talked for a while and then started...