A group of leading music and film industry organizations sent a new letter to Congress today (May 8), explaining how the CARES Act economic stimulus bill falls short of the entertainment business' needs.
The letter -- which was signed by organizations including the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Music Artists Coalition (MAC) and Songwriters of North America (SONA) -- asks lawmakers for a new, updated CARES Act relief package. "While we appreciate the efforts of lawmakers to meet the challenges of this pandemic, we need to ensure that our community is getting the aid they need to survive," the organizations wrote in a joint statement. "Musicians are struggling to access the basic financial resources available due to