Songwriters of
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Songwriters of North America.
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ABOUT US

We Are SONA

We put SONGWRITERS FIRST.
We’ve assembled the most fiercely passionate and hardworking people from all corners of the songwriting world to defend songwriters. 
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Lend Your Voice to SONA

When you become a member of SONA, our collective voice becomes louder and stronger.

Invest in your career by supporting our advocacy. Our community fights to maintain the value of your songs.

Stay informed. The music industry is rapidly evolving. Stay up-to-date on the latest issues impacting writers and composers.

Gain community. Get access to our mission-driven events, meet your fellow songwriters, and advocate for your community.

Get membership benefits. Get discounts to businesses that want to support your career as a songwriter.

Join SONA at our next event!

SONA puts on programming throughout the year that include guest speakers, community building events, information sessions on advocacy issues, and more. Become a SONA member to access these events for free.

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Open Membership Meeting

Save the date! Find out more about SONA's work advocating for songwriters' rights and how you can get more involved...

Virtual, March 29, 2023

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SONA Needs You

There are multiple ways to support SONA, through volunteer opportunities, donation, and more. Click below to explore the ways in which you can become a part of our community and support artists’ rights.

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What we’re talking about at SONA

Get the latest news, advocacy issues, songwriter resources, and more in the SONA blog.

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Billboard: Hundreds of Artists Push for Copyright Rule Change On Streaming Royalties: ‘We Stand Together’

Advocacy, January 6, 2023

Billboard: Hundreds of Artists Push for Copyright Rule Change On Streaming Royalties: ‘We Stand Together’

Don Henley, Sheryl Crow, Sting and a slew of other musicians are throwing their support behind a new federal copyright...

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September 1, 2022

Music Publishers, Streaming Services Avoid Another Battle Royale by Setting Royalty Rates for Next Four Years

Music Publishers, Streaming Services Avoid Another Battle Royale by Setting Royalty Rates for Next Four Years

After a grueling, hard-fought and ultimately victorious legal battle over streaming rates for the years 2018-22, the National Music Publishers’ Association, the Nashville Songwriters Association International, and the Digital Media Association today have announced a settlement with streaming services for certain mechanical streaming rates in the U.S. for the years 2023-2027: 15.35%.

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August 23, 2022

California Rap Lyrics Bill Clears Final Vote, Heads to Governor for Signature

California Rap Lyrics Bill Clears Final Vote, Heads to Governor for Signature

The new law would require judges to weigh whether allowing prosecutors to cite rap lyrics will "inject racial bias" into a criminal case.

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Advocacy, August 4, 2022

‘Make Better Data Sexy’ Again: Streaming and Songwriter Groups Team Up for ‘Credits Due’ Initiative

‘Make Better Data Sexy’ Again: Streaming and Songwriter Groups Team Up for ‘Credits Due’ Initiative

The songwriting camp aimed to introduce "micro-lessons" about metadata while songwriters worked on new creative projects together.

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