[SamAdams76]

So long as RNC pays their ASCAP fees, they can use their licensed songs, regardless of how the performance artists may feel about it.

If Heart feels so strongly about this, they can withdraw from ASCAP, forfeiting any future ASCAP royalties.

If I was running the McCain/Palin campaign, I'd blast that song at every rally and let the Wilson sisters squeal.

[scooby321]

they were greedy when they sold the song. Just shut up and pay your taxes.

[Bishop_Malachi]

So long as RNC pays their ASCAP fees, they can use their licensed songs, regardless of how the performance artists may feel about it. If Heart feels so strongly about this, they can withdraw from ASCAP, forfeiting any future ASCAP royalties. If I was running the McCain/Palin campaign, I'd blast that song at every rally and let the Wilson sisters squeal.

Exactly how does this work? Does ASCAP have to get permission from the band or do they have the last say? What if some members like the idea and others don't(as seems to be the case here)?