SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist Common was honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for his advocacy with the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA).
�Common is a master lyricist, respected by his peers in the art form, and an outspoken advocate for creators,� said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. �He is also an accomplid actor, poet, and philanthropist, all while advocating for performers� right to be paid when their music is played on terrestrial radio. We are honored to work alongside Common and to recognize him with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award.�
Common joins previous SoundExchange Music Fairness award recipients Gloria Estefan and Dionne Warwick. He was presented with the honor by SoundExchange CEO and President Michael Huppe at the company�s 20th anniversary celebration at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.