Boyz II Men delivered a powerful message to Capitol Hill lawmakers today, presenting a letter signed by over 300 major recording artists in support of the American Music Fairness Act.

The legendary R&B group met with key lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, advocating for fair compensation when music is played on AM/FM radio.

Notable artists who signed the letter include Aerosmith, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, P!nk, Reba, and Stevie Nicks, among many others.

The American Music Fairness Act would:

• Require U.S. broadcasters to pay artists when their music is played on AM/FM radio
• Protect small broadcasters by capping fees at $500 per year
• Bring the U.S. in line with other democratic nations regarding music royalties
• Recover approximately $300 million in foreign royalties currently withheld from U.S. artists

"This is an issue about right and wrong," stated Boyz II Men members. "It's outrageous that big radio companies make billions in ads while denying royalties to performers whose music attracts listeners."

The bipartisan bill, introduced in both the Senate and House, has garnered support from diverse organizations, including the National Federation of Community Broadcasters and the Alliance for Community Media.

Recent polling shows 73% of Americans believe it's unfair that artists don't get paid for radio plays, with a 6-1 margin supporting legislation to address this issue.

The comprehensive letter signed by over 300 artists concludes by urging Congress to align with the rest of the developed world and ensure fair compensation for music creators. The complete list of signing artists includes legendary performers across all genres, from ABBA to Yellowcard, representing decades of American musical heritage.

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