MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Pay Source

A pay source is a general term to identify any rights organization, collection society, or digital service provider that pays out royalties earned for the use of a song. 

Related Terms:

• Collection Society
• Collective Management Organization (CMO)
• Rights Administration Entity (RAE)
• Mechanical Rights Organization (MRO)
• Performing Rights Organizations (PRO)

Related Articles:

• Defining Pay Sources: The Difference Between a PRO and CMO
• A Guide to Key Pay Sources in the U.S.
• A Guide to Key Pay Sources in Mexico
• A Guide to Key Pay Sources in the United Kingdom
• A Guide to Key Pay Sources in Brazil
• A Guide to Key Pay Sources in Ireland
• Where does Songtrust collect royalties from?

Related Resources:

• Songtrust's Global Royalty Collection Network

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