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Music Business Worldwide: The MLC has Distributed $1 Billion to Songwriters to Date

The MLC has Distributed $1 Billion to Songwriters to Date

Back in 2018, a bill was signed into US...

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Music Row: Ellen Truley's Music Row Story

My Music Row Story: The MLC's Ellen Truley

Ellen Truleyserves as Chief Marketing Officer for The...

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Music Connection: In-Person Events with Producers

The MLC Presents In-Person Events with Record Producers

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC

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Music Business Worldwide: Nearly $700M Has Been Paid

Nearly $700M Has Been Paid to Songwriters and Publishers by The MLC to Date

The Mechanical...

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Billboard: MLC to Help Indie Distributors

MLC to Help Indie Distributors Find Unclaimed Royalties With New Portal

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Forbes: The MLC Adds Student Ambassador Program

Mechanical Licensing Collective Adds Student Ambassador Program

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Creative Industries News: Six Takeaways from The MLC Annual Report

Six takeaways from The MLC’s first annual report for 2021: distributions, membership, matching...

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Music Connection: A Letter from The MLC CEO

A Letter from The MLC CEO, Kris Ahrend

I hope this finds all of you enjoying summer so far. July...

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Music Row: The MLC & Nashville Music Equality

The MLC & Nashville Music Equality Host Summit For Black Music Month

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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Seats on Board of Directors and Pair of Advisory Committees

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Announces Two Advisory Committee Appointments

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees Candidates

February 21, 2026
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The Mechanical Licensing Collective Announces Two Pride Month Events for LGBT Music Industry Creators and Professionals

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Expands Ambassador Programs to Increase Educational Outreach

February 21, 2026
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