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BMI Christian Music Awards Honor the Genre’s Most Played Songs

Ed Cash Receives Song and Songwriter of the Year Honors BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed songs on Christian radio and television during the annual Christian Music Awards tonight at the company’s Music Row offices in Nashville. BMI named versatile hit-maker Ed Cash the 2008 Christian Songwriter of the Year, while his composition “Made to Worship” garnered Song of the Year…


From News, posted 4.19.08

GMA Nominations Praise BMI Gospel Music

BMI gospel artists and songwriters once again led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced last month. Presented by the Gospel Music Association during Gospel Music Week, the ceremony -- also known as the Dove Awards -- will be held April 5 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.


From News, posted 3.14.06

BMI Christian Awards Reveal ‘Glory Defined’ as Song of the Year

Four Share Publisher Prize BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards held June 20, with highest honors reserved for Building 429's "Glory Defined" as Song of the Year and Mark Hall as Songwriter of the Year. Christian Music Awards Photo Slideshow


From News, posted 6.20.05

Top Christian Artists and Writers in Spotlight at BMI Christian Music Awards on June 20

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2005 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 20. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Rock, Southern Gospel and Contemporary/Traditional categories. Phil Graham, Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, and Joyce Rice, Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, will present…


From News, posted 6.01.05

Casting Crowns, Crabbs Nab Top Dove Nominations

BMI gospel artists and songwriters led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced in Nashville. Casting CrownsGerald CrabbIsrael Houghton Casting Crowns reeled in…


From News, posted 3.27.05

BMI Christian Music Awards Set for June 21

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2004 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 21. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Rhythmic, Rock, Southern Gospel and Contemporary/Traditional Gospel categories.


From News, posted 6.13.04

Chapman, Haun, Stewart Aim High With Dove Nominations

Nominees for the 35th Annual Dove Awards were announced recently at a press conference at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center, and BMI songwriter/artists led the way in multiple nominations. Wayne Haun Steven Curtis Chapman Pete Stewart …


From News, posted 3.31.04

BMI Labels Jars of Clay’s ‘I Need You,’ Steven Curtis Chapman, Gerald Crabb & Kirk

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards last night (6/23), with highest honors reserved for Jars of Clay's "I Need You" as Song of the Year; Steven Curtis Chapman, Gerald Crabb and Kirk Franklin as Songwriters of the Year; and Christian Taylor Music and Crabb's Song Music as Publishers…


From News, posted 6.23.03

Dove Awards Shine Spotlight on BMI’s Best

Many of BMI's top Gospel music talents were honored at the 34th Annual Dove Awards, presented at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville (4/10). The Crabb Family, Vince Gill, The Lewis Family, Wayne Haun, Nate Clemons and Jars Of Clay each were double winners at the Gospel Music Association's awards ceremony, which was hosted by BMI superstars Steven Curtis Chapman and…


From News, posted 4.13.03

McKeehan/ Franklin Top 34th Annual Dove Nominations

Nominees for the 34th Annual Dove Awards were recently announced at a press conference at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center (1/14), and BMI songwriter/artists led the way in multiple nominations. Toby McKeehan topped the list with nine nods including Artist, Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Song and Modern Rock/Alternative Song. Kirk Franklin earned eight total mentions including Contemporary Gospel Song and Contemporary Gospel Album. Producer Wayne Haun claimed…


From News, posted 2.03.03

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