Round Two: FCC Announces Next Hearing in Nashville

Today, the FCC announced that its second official hearing will take place in Nashville, Tenn. on Dec. 11th. Nashville is home to FCC Commissioner Deborah Tate. Given the setting, the hearing is likely to focus on musicians’ rights, payola and the consolidation of radio ownership.

In June, Chairman Martin pledged to convene six official hearings — with all five FCC commissioners — when the FCC launched the rule-making procedure that could change local ownership limits. The first, held in Los Angeles, was attended by nearly 1,000 Angelenos from all walks of life. An overwhelming majority opposed any rule changes that would let Big Media companies swallow up more local outlets.

According to today’s release:

“[T]his second hearing will provide an opportunity for those in the Nashville area to broadly discuss media ownership issues as well as those of concern to their community.”

Big Media is facing an increasingly uphill battle on efforts to further consolodate: subscriber revolt, public opposition, crackdown by incoming Congressional leadership, and Wall Street push back.

Click here for more information on round two in Nashville.

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