Does america's got talent have to pay for the rights to the songs that play on the show ?

Question

because that must be expensive

Answer 1

Why waste time on these stupid questons?

Honnestly....why do u care?

Answer 2

Yes, royalties have to be paid on all copyrighted songs that are performed on any show.

Answer 3

They're most likely sponsored by the record companies that OWN those songs. After all, having awesome dance crews express the music would INCREASE popularity.