Country Music Stars Celebrate Tennessee Law Protecting Against AI

Country music stars celebrated a new Tennessee law protecting musicians against works of music using their voice created by artificial intelligence.

“What an amazing stance or precedent to set for the state of Tennessee to get in front of this, to be the leaders of this,” Bryan said. “And to show artists like myself … that our state protects us and what we are about, and what we work so hard for.”

Bryan joined Tennessee Governor Bill Lee who signed the ELVIS Act, Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, which protects artists from the unauthorized use of their voice, name, image, and likeness.

“I’ve just gotten to where stuff comes in of my voice on my phone, and I can’t tell it’s not me,” Bryan added.

“People can’t come to shows and hear live music if we don’t put a stop to the fakeness,” singer Chris Janson said. “We came to a real city to make real music for real people.”

“The darkness in the AI world always comes to light with realness and reality,” he added. “What do they say in this town? The best song always wins.”

The law, which becomes the first one of its kind in the country, will allow artists and license holders to sue for damages and those who violate the law can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor.