The basic service that ASCAP provides to musicians is royalty collection and distribution for public performances of their songs. That's why ASCAP was created in the first place, but we have also evolved to become a major advocate for songwriters' rights here in America. Songwriters face a lot of challenges from music users like broadcasters, cell phone companies, internet service providers and consumer electronics companies, and ASCAP is constantly lobbying Congress to maintain the rights that we currently have. more...