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R&B Pioneers Honored in Philly

BMI executives were on hand at the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's 14th Annual Pioneer Awards, held recently in the Foundation's new hometown of Philadelphia. Among the honorees were such legendary BMI artists as the late Otis Redding (Legacy Award), Thom Bell, Barbara Mason, the DelFonics and Frankie Beverly. Chubby Checker, Bettye LaVette and…


From News, posted 7.09.06

Urban Awards to Honor Al Green as BMI ICON on Aug. 27

BMI has announced that legendary soul songwriter and recording artist the Rev. Al Green will be honored as a BMI ICON at the performing rights organization's 4th annual Urban Awards. The gala awards and dinner will be held August 27 at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. Green, who was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall…


From News, posted 7.13.04

Stevie Nicks Wins in a ‘Landslide’ at BMI Country Awards; Jeffrey Steele Named Songwrite

Special Tribute Honors Dolly Parton as BMI ICON BMI presented its Country Awards last night (11/4), recognizing the songwriters and publishers of the past year's 50 most performed country songs. Ultimate honors went to the Stevie Nicks-penned "Landslide" as Song of the Year; to Jeffrey Steele as Songwriter of the Year; and to Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville as Publisher of the Year. A highlight of…


From News, posted 11.03.03

Dolly Parton to be Honored as BMI ICON at Country Awards

Dolly Parton will be honored as a BMI ICON for her "unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers" during a special tribute at the 51st annual BMI Country Awards on November 4. BMI President & CEO Frances W. Preston will make the presentation during the black-tie gala, staged at the performing rights organization's Music Row home.  …


From News, posted 11.02.03

Stars Coming Out For BMI Urban Awards 2003

BMI announced today the first confirmed attendees to its Urban Awards 2003, to be held Tuesday, August 5 at Club Tropigala at the Fountainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Scheduled to perform a salute to BMI ICON honoree Isaac Hayes are Anthony Hamilton (Arista Records), former backup singer for D'Angelo and one of Rolling Stone magazine's 10 Artists to Watch…


From News, posted 7.27.03

Isaac Hayes to Be Honored as BMI ICON at 3rd Annual Urban Awards Aug. 5

BMI today announced the music performing rights organization's 3rd Annual Urban Awards will be held August 5 at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. The invitation-only gala will be the kick-off event to the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Conference & Awards being held August 6-8.


From News, posted 6.08.03

Holland-Dozier-Holland To Be Honored As Icons At BMI Pop Awards

Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland, the legendary songwriting trio and principal creators of the early Motown sound, will be honored as the 2003 BMI ICON recipients, it was announced today. They will receive their awards at the 51st annual BMI Pop Awards dinner on May 13 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. BMI President & CEO…


From News, posted 4.20.03

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