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BMI Mourns the Passing of Michael Jackson

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An artistic and cultural tour de force whose gifts demanded the spotlight, Michael Jackson was equally potent behind the scenes. He received numerous BMI Awards recognizing his prolific career as a songwriter, the raw power of which will continue to influence generations of music makers. “BMI mourns the passing of Michael Jackson. A BMI Icon, he was one of the greatest entertainers of our era. His songwriting…


From News, posted 6.25.09

Gamble & Huff to be Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards May 19 in Los Angeles

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BMI will honor preeminent production and songwriting team Gamble & Huff as Icons at its 57th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s…


From News, posted 2.24.09

Rev Theory

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Rev Theory is a hard-rock band with a promotional savvy that has worked well for them. In 2005, as a still-aspiring band, they crossed the nation on the “Girls Gone Wild” tour. Their songs “Light It Up” and “Hell Yeah” have become official theme music for World Wrestling Entertainment, and the latter has also become the musical intro for the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. They also…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.20.08

Daryl Hall and John Oates named BMI Icons at 56th Annual Pop Awards

'Lips of an Angel' Earns Song of the Year, Polow Da Don Takes Home Songwriter of the Year & EMI-Blackwood Secures Publisher of the Year Honors View List of Award Winning Songs BMI held its 56th Annual Pop Awards tonight, May 20, honoring Daryl Hall and John Oates as BMI Icons. Famed songwriter and producer Polow Da Don earned the…


From News, posted 5.20.08

Fall Out Boy Flies Up the Charts

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In just two short years on the scene, Fall Out Boy has certainly lived up to the atomic implications of their band name. Following the May 2005 release of the group’s major-label Island Records debut, From Under The Cork Tree, the foursome exploded onto the modern rock scene, racking up worldwide sales of some three million albums and winning a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. What…


From MusicWorld, posted 7.09.07

BMI Honors The Bee Gees as Icons at 55th Annual Pop Awards

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Kara DioGuardi, Sean Garrett Share Songwriter of The Year Honors; “Because of You” Named Song of The Year; Warner/Chappell Music Takes Publisher of The Year Accolades BMI staged its 55th Annual Pop Awards on May 15, honoring the Bee Gees as Pop Icons; Kara DioGuardi and Sean Garrett as Songwriters of the Year; “Because of You” as Song of the Year;…


From News, posted 5.15.07

Cobra Starship Signs on, Sets tour Plans

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Cobra Starship members Ryland Blackinton and Alex Suarez recently signed writer and publisher agreements with BMI. Their newest song, "Awwww Dip," appears in the recently released TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) movie. Cobra Starship (Decaydence/Fueled by Ramen Records) will be part of the Honda Civic Tour beginning May 11, along with Fall Out Boy, +44, The Academy Is…, and Paul Wall.


From News, posted 4.30.07

BMI, ‘Los Angeles Times’ Host Sold-Out ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel

Some of BMI’s top hitmakers were on hand for the highly anticipated “How I Wrote That Song” panel, co-hosted by BMI and the Los Angeles Times. The sold-out panel discussion, held during Grammy Week at the Key Club in Los Angeles, featured stellar songwriting talents including John Legend (“Ordinary People”), Dallas Austin (TLC’s “Unpretty”), Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump (“Sugar, We’re…


From News, posted 2.14.07

John Legend Joins ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel Line-Up

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Grammy-winning neo-soul artist John Legend has been added to the “How I Wrote That Song” panel discussion to be presented by BMI and the Los Angeles Times during Grammy Week. The panel, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at L.A.’s Key Club (9039 Sunset Blvd.), will feature some of BMI’s most successful songwriters discussing their craft. Tickets are $10 and are on…


From News, posted 1.30.07

‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel to Feature Top BMI Songwriters

Hitmakers Cee-Lo, Dallas Austin, Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump, Sean Garrett, Kara DioGuardi, Butch Walker and Jeffrey Steele Scheduled to Speak at the Key Club Feb. 10 BMI and the Los Angeles Times will present “How I Wrote That Song,” a panel discussion with some of music’s most successful songwriters. The panel will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Key Club (9039 Sunset…


From News, posted 1.24.07

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