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Holly Gleason Celebrates Chart-Topping ‘Better as a Memory’

BMI hosted an assembly of Music Row’s elite Monday, November 24 for a celebration of one already esteemed writer’s triumphant transformation into song writer. Holly Gleason co-penned Kenny Chesney’s no. 1 hit “Better as a Memory” under the pseudonym Lady Goodman, prompting industry-wide speculation as to the true identity of the composer. Co-written by Travis Hill under his alias, Scooter Carusoe, and produced by Buddy Cannon, the…


From News, posted 12.10.08

B.B. King, Sonic Youth Added to Library of Congress List

The Library of Congress has announced the fourth annual selection of 50 sound recordings to be preserved in the National Recording Registry. The news conference, held April 11 in Washington, D.C., featured a wide variety of outstanding spoken and musical recordings that span the years 1903 through 1988. This year's selections include such renowned BMI songwriters and composers as Dave Brubeck (Time Out),…


From News, posted 4.17.06

Hanna-McEuen

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With the August release of their self-titled debut CD, new Dreamworks duo Hanna-McEuen is carrying on a family tradition. Jonathan McEuen is the son of acclaimed multi-instrumentalist John McEuen, and Jaime Hanna is the offspring of songwriter/vocalist Jeff Hanna, both founding members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The young artists are first cousins, the sons of identical twin sisters, Rae and Kae. …


From MusicWorld, posted 9.15.05

Rascal Flatts ‘Bless the Broken Road’ on Journey to #1

Rascal Flatts and BMI Award-winning songwriters Bobby E. Boyd and Marcus Hummon were center stage during a party hosted by BMI in honor of their #1 hit, "Bless the Broken Road." Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member Jeff Hanna, who co-wrote the song, was recovering from the flu and unable to attend.


From News, posted 3.21.05

BMI Artists Outstanding in Bluegrass Field at IBMA Awards

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver were triple winners at the recent 14th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, an evening capped by Entertainer of the Year honors for the Del McCoury Band and a surprise invitation. Upon accepting his eighth top Entertainer prize (1994-2000, 2002), McCoury was asked to join the cast of the Grand Ole Opry; the induction ceremony is set for October 25.


From News, posted 10.14.03

2003 IBMA Awards Noms Led By BMI Writers

The list of final nominees for the 14th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards was recently announced at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville. BMI affiliates dominated most award categories, including all on the Entertainer, Vocal Group and Female Vocalist lists. The event, hosted by Alison Krauss and Dan Tyminski, is scheduled for Thursday, October 2 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts…


From News, posted 9.08.03

Sheryl Crow, Eminem, Norah Jones Top Grammy Nominees List

BMI songwriter/artists Sheryl Crow, Eminem and Norah Jones lead the list of nominees for this year's Grammy Awards with five nods each. Nominees were announced today (1/7) at a press conference at New York's Madison Square Garden. The 45th Grammy Awards will be held on February 23 at the Garden, and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 (ET/PT).


From News, posted 1.06.03

No More Busses For Al Anderson

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Al Anderson — who, along with Shania Twain, Skip Ewing and Dixie Chick Martie Seidel, was named a BMI Country Songwriter of the Year this past fall — has in recent years emerged as one of Nashville's most dependable tunesmiths, churning out an impressive string of irresistibly catchy, organically gritty hits for the likes of The Mavericks…


From MusicWorld, posted 1.31.01

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