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Michael Woodard Wins on Series Finale of Popular Reality Singing Show ‘Majors and Minors’
14-year-old up-and-coming BMI writer wows fans and industry judges Last night, on the highly anticipated season finale of the popular reality singing show Majors and Minors, 14-year-old BMI writer and singer Michael Woodard took home the top prize of a music publishing deal and a record deal with RCA Records. Woodard, a sweet and gifted eighth grader from Philadelphia, won fans’ hearts with his incredible voice, positive attitude and infectious…
From News, posted 1.30.12
Majority of 2012 BRIT Award Nominations Go to BMI Songwriters
BMI’s international songwriting family earned a commanding 55% of the nominations for the BRIT Awards 2012, the celebration of the year’s best popular music in the U.K. and around the world. Many of the nominees are members of British performing rights organization PRS for Music, but choose BMI to represent them in the United States. 2011 belonged to Adele, and her soulful reign is reflected in nominations…
From News, posted 1.23.12
10 Questions: Skylar Grey
Skylar Grey will be hard-pressed to top 2011. Last year yielded a stunning Grammy performance—and nomination—festival appearances, and a European tour. But it’s all been leading to Grey’s debut album, Invinsible, expected in the coming weeks. Grey is again partnered with her golden-eared producer pal Alex da Kid, whose steely, mammoth-like beats hammered beneath Grey's vocals during last year's string of collaborations with hip-hop…
From MusicWorld, posted 1.18.12
Spotlight: First-Time BMI Songwriting Award Winners
For a composer or lyricist, being recognized for a songwriting achievement never loses its luster, no matter how many times such an honor comes an artist’s way. Still, the thrill that results from being a “first-time” winner is always especially memorable. In 2011, BMI staged seven ceremonies that recognized the writers, publishers and producers of the most-performed songs of the past year, in a wide range of genres. When asked…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.15.11
Kanye West, Adele Lead BMI List of Grammy Nominees
Kanye West and Adele top the long list of BMI nominees for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, announced Wednesday, November 30. With seven, West garnered the most nods of any artist. His prolific risk-taking over the past year helped ensure his nominations haul. He’ll compete against himself in the Best Rap Album field: solo effort My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Watch the Throne,…
From News, posted 12.02.11
Sandy Vee on Producing the Perfect Pop Song
If renowned pop music producer Sandy Vee had come across his current job among the help wanted ads, it may have read something like this: Job Listing: Top Music Producer Major Duties and Responsibilities: Ideal candidate must basically know how to do everything and do it extremely well on a daily basis — including, but not limited to, producing, mixing and mastering pop songs that much of…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
With “Love the Way You Lie” and Her Own Album, Skylar Grey Takes Off
In a reprise of her pivotal performance at this year’s Grammys, Skylar Grey joined Eminem for his headlining set on the second night of Lollapalooza in Chicago. Once again the pair ran through the now chart-topping “I Need a Doctor,” only this time, Grey and Eminem were sharing the spotlight. Along with her own slot on BMI’s stage earlier that same day, Skylar Grey’s…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
With Grammy-Winning “Revolver,” Afrojack Crosses Over
In 2010, MusicWorld declared that producer/dj Afrojack was “poised to rule the global dance floor alongside internationally renowned djs such as Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk and deadmau5.” In a further demonstration of faith in the Dutch writer/producer, BMI proclaimed Afrojack “dance music’s heir apparent.” It hasn’t taken long for Afrojack to make good on those predictions. Last February, he shared a Grammy…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
Taylor Swift, Adele & Nicki Minaj Lead BMI Winners at American Music Awards
Taylor Swift, Adele and Nicki Minaj triumphed at the 2011 American Music Awards, held Sunday, November 20 at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. BMI songwriters took home 76% of the fan-voted trophies, illustrating the effervescent popularity of the BMI catalog with listeners in all formats. Swift took home top Artist of the Year overall, as well as Favorite Female Artist and…
From News, posted 11.21.11
Adele Leads List of 2011 American Music Awards Nominees
Adele leads the list of 2011 American Music Awards nominees, reaffirming that pop culture supremacy and artistic achievement are best enjoyed hand in hand. The U.K. phenom earned four nods, including Artist of the Year, as well as genre-specific pop or rock and adult contemporary nominations. Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, the Band Perry, and
From News, posted 10.13.11
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