Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song, most widely known because of Ray Charles, will now be free to use.

Four songs by George Gershwin, with lyrics by his brother Ira, also entered the public domain. Those include "Embraceable You," "I've Got a Crush on You," "But Not for Me," and "I ...

Once again, the internet is unnecessarily mad about something totally benign. To advertise for coverage of the 2025 Masters, ESPN is using a cover of Ray Charles' "Georgia on My Mind" by beloved folk ...

ATLANTA, Ga. — The music and lyrics to Georgia’s official state song enters into public domain on Jan. 1, 2026. But if anyone ...

A new ESPN promotional video for the 2025 Masters meant to boost excitement for the golf tournament has instead created outrage over its music choice. While the Ray Charles classic tune "Georgia on My ...

As the clock strikes midnight, several books, cartoon characters, and songs will enter the public domain. So, what does that mean? It means the 95-year U.S. copyright maximum has been reached, and ...