WASHINGTON - Singer Dionne Warwick said Tuesday it's only fair to make radio stations pay royalties to performers - herself included - when they broadcast music.

Warwick, 69, appeared at a Capitol Hill event to urge Congress to pass legislation to make radio stations pay fees to musicians, similar to those paid to songwriters.

She said radio stations have gotten a free ride and should compensate singers, backup singers and other performers for their work.

Satellite radio, Internet radio and cable TV music channels already pay fees to performers and musicians, along with songwriter royalties. AM and FM radio stations do not pay royalties to performers, only to songwriters.

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