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Del Bryant Honored with Michael Bolton Charities Lifetime Achievement Award

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BMI President & CEO Del Bryant received the Michael Bolton Charities Lifetime Achievement Award over the weekend at the Michael Bolton Charities and Dave Mason Benefit Concert and Celebrity Golf Classic. Held September 10 at the Ojai (Calif.) Valley Inn and Spa, the second annual installment of the event was a golf tournament by day, live auction, dinner, awards presentation and star-studded concert by…


From News, posted 9.12.11

David Foster’s 10 Tips for Songwriters

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David Foster, honored as an Icon at the 59th Annual BMI Pop Awards, offered aspiring hitmakers a list of 10 items that he views as the keys to success and longevity as a songwriter/producer. The three-time BMI Pop Songwriter of Year offered his sage advice before an audience of BMI Award winners and top industry executives. Foster has written and produced hits for international superstars including CelineDion,…


From News, posted 5.18.11

David Foster Named BMI Icon at 59th Annual BMI Pop Music Awards

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BMI held its 59th annual Pop Music Awards tonight at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Visionary songwriter and producer David Foster was celebrated as a BMI Icon in recognition of his “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Lady Gaga, Jason Derülo and JR Rotem all became the BMI Pop Songwriters of the Year. Gaga, Derülo and…


From News, posted 5.18.11

David Foster to be Named BMI Icon at 59th Annual BMI Pop Music Awards

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Event Honoring 2010’s Top Pop Songwriters to be Held May 17 in Los Angeles David Foster will be celebrated as a BMI Icon at the 59th annual BMI Pop Music Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 17 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Barbara Cane, BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los…


From News, posted 3.28.11

How Wonderful It Is With Gaga in the World

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News and talk show anchor Barbara Walters may not exactly be a tastemaker, but she has her finger on the pop cultural pulse every now and then. She certainly did when she named Lady Gaga one of the “10 Most Fascinating People of 2009” during a January broadcast of the show 20/20. The less-than-five-minute segment covered a couple of head-turning basics of Gaga’s bio — that she…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.22.10

Miami Science Museum Partners with BMI for ‘Music Música’ Showcase October 22-25

BMI and the Miami Science Museum will present three musical events surrounding the opening of the museum’s newest exhibition, Music Música, October 22-25. Music Musica is a combination of two exhibits – “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” and “Music: Access All Areas” – that showcase music from cultural and scientific perspectives. As part of the exhibits, BMI has produced three unique concert events showcasing some of their diverse,…


From News, posted 10.16.08

Music Teachers Honored by Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

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The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF), a non-profit organization that supports music education programs in schools across the country, honored five outstanding teachers at the 5th Annual MHOF Teacher Awards, held recently at Carnegie Hall in New York City. BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross, who serves as MHOF Board president, was on hand at the event, which recognizes music teachers who best demonstrate the spirit and dedication of "Mr. Holland" portrayed…


From News, posted 4.30.07

Frances Preston Receives Golden Mike Award

BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston was honored on February 23 by the Broadcasters' Foundation with their prestigious Golden Mike Award. Preston, who is a long-time member of the Foundation's Board of Directors, was feted at a gala black-tie dinner held at The Plaza in New York City.


From News, posted 2.24.04

Michael Bolton

Shown congratulating BMI songwriter Michael Bolton on receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame are BMI's Cheryl Dickerson, Bolton, BMI's Delia Orjuela, Ivanne Deneroff, Paige Sober and Linda Livingston.


From News, posted 8.28.02

BMI Salutes Rock ‘N Roll Past and Present at 50th Annual Pop Awards

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s 50 most performed songs during the 50th Annual BMI Pop Awards tonight, with superlatives reserved for Rob Thomas’s song “If You’re Gone,” songwriter Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down and Universal Music Publishing. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara Cane, Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, handed out BMI Citations of Achievement to…


From News, posted 5.13.02

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