Justin Bieber And Dan + Shay Sued Over Grammy-Winning Single

Justin Bieber and Dan + Shay are in a lawsuit debacle over their 2019 hit single "10,000 Hours."

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Sound Gems, Melomega Music, and International Manufacturing Concepts filed for copyright Infringement on Thursday, April 21.

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The companies allege that Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Bieber, and others copied "The First Time Baby Is A Holiday."

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The single released in 2014 was initially written in 1973 by Palmer Rakes and Frank Fioravanti.

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The companies allege that "10,000 Hours" has "unmistakable similarities," including the hook, chorus, and verse.

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The lawsuit requests credit for the song, no further distribution, statutory damages, and attorney fees.

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"10,000 Hours" earned Dan + Shay a 2021 Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.

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In April, Bieber's vocal technician, Chris “Tek” O’Ryan, sued his manager Scott Braun and JRC Entertainment for contract breach.

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Tek seeks a jury trial on whether he should receive points for his work on the "Justice" album.

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