Authorizing cannot play songs paid for

Both of my computers won't let me play songs paid for. It says i have to "Authorize". When I do this I still can't play the songs. Have tried everything from reboot to deleteing Itunes and downloading new one. Nothing works. I'm a DJ and this is killing me. Help...!!!!
P.S. It just starting doing this for no reason

Authorize the computer for the account.
Store > Authorize Computer.

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