Are musicians paid every time their song plays on the radio? If so, how much?

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Do you have any idea how much an artist is paid if their song is sang on a show like American Idol?

Just curious. Thanks
 
No, the station pays for the record and plays it as much as it wants.

The original artists aren't payed anything on American Idol.
 
I think they only get paid for album sales and concerts/appearances. They play the song on the radio so you will buy their album and go see them in concert. The more it's played on the radio the more people will hear it and buy their merchandise.
 
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