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....
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...
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 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...
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.'...
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....
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....
SESAC Film & TV Awards Honor Top Composers
SESAC honors top film and TV composers at the 2014 Film & TV Awards, presenting Netflix with the Visionary Award for creativity in entertainment media....
2014 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Opens Voting
The 2014 John Lennon Songwriting Contest opens voting for Lennon Awards with new SESAC partnership. Contest features expanded judging panel including Jim Steinman, George Clinton,...
SESAC TO REPRESENT KURT COBAIN’S CATALOG
SESAC will now represent Kurt Cobain's complete catalog including his Nirvana work. The grunge icon's hits like 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' join SESAC's roster....
SESAC Christian Music Awards Honor Jason Ingram
SESAC honored Jason Ingram as Christian Songwriter of the Year and presented legendary band Petra with its first-ever Legacy Award in the Christian genre....
SESAC Celebrates at MusiCares Dinner
SESAC sponsored the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring Carole King. The tribute featured performances by Lady Gaga, James Taylor, Pink, and Alicia...
Todd and Ellen Truley Attend Grudge Match Premiere
Nashville actor Todd Truley attended the Grudge Match premiere in NYC with wife Ellen Truley, SESAC VP. Todd plays Dr. Camare in the DeNiro-Stallone comedy....
Rachel Scarpati: The Business of Music
Rachel Scarpati from The Harry Fox Agency explains the key differences between HFA, ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC at SF MusicTech Summit XIV, discussing music business...
Songwriters’ Groups Stand Up Against Internet Radio Bill
Major songwriters' organizations ASCAP, BMI, NSAI and SESAC unite against the controversial Internet Radio Fairness Act, citing concerns over undervaluation of songwriters' rights....
