CRB Approves 2.9% Music Royalty Hike For Some Noncomm Stations In 2026.

Noncommercial radio stations will see a 2.9% increase in SESAC and GMR music royalty fees in 2026, as the Copyright Royalty Board approves a higher cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The rate rises to $205 per station. Commercial streaming rates…