To avoid lawsuits over copyright infringement, radio stations negotiate performing rights licenses from organizations such as ASCAP and BMI.

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This statement is true. Performing rights licenses allow radio stations to legally play music that is owned by songwriters and publishers without facing copyright infringement lawsuits. Organizations such as ASCAP and BMI represent these songwriters and publishers and negotiate licenses on their behalf with radio stations, among other entities that use their music.

To Avoid Lawsuits Over Copyright Infringement, Radio Stations Negotiate Performing