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Senate challenges radio industry in hearing over performance rights

By Nick Robertson ( December 10, 2025, 15:08 GMT | Insight) -- The American Music Fairness Act received its first Senate hearing in 16 years, highlighted by testimony from KISS frontman Gene Simmons. Supporters say the bill would finally compensate recording artists for radio play, while broadcasters warn it could financially endanger local stations.Backers of the American Music Fairness Act hope the first Senate hearing on the issue in 16 years may be enough to push the music performance rights bill forward. Tuesday’s packed hearing in the Senate Judiciary IP subcommittee featured testimony from KISS frontman Gene Simmons, drawing public and media attention to how radio stations compensate artists for music played on the air. ...

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