RMLC Wins Against SESAC’s Proposed Fee Hike
RMLC wins ruling against SESAC's proposed fee doubling, securing modest rate increase to 0.2824% for 2023-2026 license period, representing major victory for radio stations....
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Music Industry Mourns Loss of James Leach
James Leach, SESAC Vice President of Creative Operations, has passed away. Known for championing Black artists and building industry connections throughout his decades-long career....
SESAC Celebrates 66th GRAMMY® Award Winners
SESAC celebrates affiliates who won at the 66th Grammy Awards, including PJ Morton's fifth win and Gaby Moreno's first-time victory....
SESAC Responds to RMLC~SESAC Arbitration Decision –
SESAC issues official response to the Radio Music License Committee arbitration ruling that will impact music licensing fees for radio stations nationwide....
NMPA, Songwriters, SESAC Support Music Modernization Act
Major music industry organizations including NMPA, NSAI, SONA, and SESAC unite to support the Music Modernization Act, which would reform how songwriters get paid by...
John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2014 Opens
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest 2014 is now open for entries with online voting live at jlsc.com/vote. Celebrity judges include Prince Royce, Sheila E., and...
Hasbro Sells eOne Music to Blackstone for $385M
Hasbro sells Entertainment One Music to Blackstone entities for $385 million cash. The independent music business will operate separately under current president Chris Taylor....
SESAC Signs Award-Winning Songwriter Jon Nite
GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Jon Nite, known for hits by Gabby Barrett, Tim McGraw, and Luke Bryan, signs with SESAC Performing Rights for representation....
Burna Boy Signs with SESAC for U.S. Representation
Grammy-nominated Nigerian pop star Burna Boy has signed with SESAC Performing Rights for direct U.S. representation. The Afro-fusion artist recently released his fifth studio album...
SESAC Honors Film and Television Composers at Annual Awards
SESAC Rights Management honored film and TV composers including Christophe Beck for Frozen II, Randy Newman for Marriage Story, and over 40 television composers for...
SESAC Webinar: Black Music Diversity Concerns
SESAC hosts webinar on Black music's importance while facing criticism for lack of Black executives on leadership team. Industry hypocrisy questioned....
SESAC Honors Top Songwriters and Publishers
SESAC honored top country and Americana songwriters at its 2019 Nashville Music Awards. Justin Ebach won Songwriter of the Year while 'Beautiful Crazy' by Luke...
SESAC Honors Songwriters & Publishers at Nashville Awards
SESAC honored Matt McGinn as Songwriter of the Year and his hit "Heaven" by Kane Brown as Song of the Year at the 2018 Nashville...
SESAC Promotes New Associate Director for Latino Division
SESAC promotes Eliezer Ponce to Associate Director of Latino Division, representing Pop, Urban and Tropical genres after seven years with the company....
SESAC Honors Pop Music Artists
SESAC honored top music industry talent at its 20th annual Pop Awards, with Jimmy Napes winning Songwriter of the Year for Sam Smith's 'I'm Not...
Universal Publishing Partners with SESAC for Revenue
Universal Publishing Production Music strikes landmark deal with SESAC to enhance songwriter compensation for production music, moving specific works from ASCAP....
SESAC Joins the Recording Academy For an Important Mission
SESAC joins forces with the Recording Academy to advocate for musicians' rights through the GRAMMYs In My District initiative, bringing music industry issues directly to...
SESAC Signs Grammy Award Winning Songwriter
Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band frontman signs with SESAC for songwriter representation. Brown penned chart-toppers like 'Toes' and 'Chicken Fried.'...
Rico Love on SESAC, Songwriting and Artist Growth
Rico Love discusses his transition from hit songwriter for Beyoncé and Usher to solo artist, sharing insights on SESAC, dealing with industry egos, and balancing...
Trevor Gale Discusses SESAC’s Unique Role in Music Industry
Trevor Gale, SESAC Senior VP, explains how the performance rights organization's smaller roster allows for closer writer relationships and faster royalty payments compared to ASCAP...
SESAC Appoints John Josephson As Chairman And CEO
SESAC names John Josephson as Chairman and CEO, succeeding Stephen Swid. The performing rights organization plans to expand music licensing across multiple categories....
SESAC Hires Greggory Smith, Atlanta Writer Relations
SESAC announces Greggory Smith as Associate Director of Atlanta Writer/Publisher Relations. Smith brings extensive A&R experience from Wayne Brady Inc., Interscope Records, and RedZone Entertainment...
Mariah Carey Signs with SESAC, Joining Elite R&B Songwriters
Mariah Carey signs with SESAC performing rights organization for representation of her songwriting catalog. The deal comes as she releases her new album....
Does Radio Need Higher Royalty Fees?
Radio industry faces pressure to pay higher music licensing fees beyond current BMI, ASCAP, SESAC rates as lawmakers consider new artist royalty requirements....
SESAC Honors Top Film and Television Composers
SESAC honored top film and television composers at their annual awards dinner, presenting Netflix with the Visionary Award for exceptional creativity in entertainment media....