Industry Oct 19, 2026
US Songwriter Payments Under Scrutiny as Streaming Services Submit Proposals
In short
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Streaming services have submitted proposals regarding US songwriter payments for the period of 2028 to 2032. The Copyright Royalty Board is set to make a decision next year on the rates. While most services advocate for maintaining the current rate, publishers are seeking an increase.
Amazon has controversially proposed a rate cut, drawing criticism. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
Amazon has controversially proposed a rate cut, drawing criticism. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.