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

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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 at the company’s Music Row offices Saturday, April 18 in Nashville. Donald Lawrence was named the 2009 Christian Songwriter of the Year, while “Never Would Have Made It,” co-written by Pastor Marvin Sapp and Matthew Brownie, garnered Song of the…


From News, posted 4.18.09

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

Skillet

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This spring mainstream music lovers are going to discover one of the Christian music community’s best-kept secrets. Lava Records is set to re-release Skillet’s current album Collide and introduce the hard-rocking group to a new audience. “We believe our music is about a message,” says lead vocalist/principal songwriter John Cooper. “We believe there’s a mission that we have, and the more people…


From MusicWorld, posted 7.25.04

GMA Music Awards Honor Best in Gospel

Many of BMI's top gospel music talents were honored at the 35th Annual GMA Music Awards, presented by the Gospel Music Association at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville (4/28). Mark Hall of Casting Crowns earned the Dove for Songwriter of the Year. Cedric Caldwell, The Crabb Family, The Martins, Grits and Michael Tait each were named double winners at the ceremony, which was…


From News, posted 5.26.04

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

Schultz and Nordeman to Host BMI-Sponsored GMA Songwriter’s Showcase

The musical highlight of Gospel Music Week (April 20-25 in Nashville) is shaping up to be the GMA Songwriter's Showcase, scheduled for Sunday, April 21 from 9:30-11:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Suites. Sponsored by BMI and hosted by Mark Schultz and Nichole Nordeman, this showcase is an annual celebration of the year's best songs, featuring performances by…


From News, posted 3.14.02

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