Michael Jackson's estate has renewed a partnership with BMI
's estate has renewed a partnership with BMI that dates back to the Carter administration. The performing rights organization announced on Tuesday that it will continue licensing the King of Pop's songwriting catalog for public performance, renewing a pact first signed in 1979 and last refreshed in 2014.
"Michael first signed with BMI in the nascent stage of his solo career and BMI has never wavered in its commitment to his extraordinary talent," said, co-executors of the Jackson estate. "This is a significant agreement, commensurate with the robust growth of interest in his music and his enduring contribution to the culture.
According to BMI, 17 of Jackson's songs have exceeded over one million plays on radio, with some exceeding five million spins., president & CEO, BMI. "We are extremely pleased that his estate continues to entrust BMI to represent his extraordinary catalog."
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