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Taylor Swift, Adele & Nicki Minaj Lead BMI Winners at American Music Awards

Taylor Swift, Adele and Nicki Minaj triumphed at the 2011 American Music Awards, held Sunday, November 20 at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. BMI songwriters took home 76% of the fan-voted trophies, illustrating the effervescent popularity of the BMI catalog with listeners in all formats. Swift took home top Artist of the Year overall, as well as Favorite Female Artist and…
Adele Leads List of 2011 American Music Awards Nominees

Adele leads the list of 2011 American Music Awards nominees, reaffirming that pop culture supremacy and artistic achievement are best enjoyed hand in hand. The U.K. phenom earned four nods, including Artist of the Year, as well as genre-specific pop or rock and adult contemporary nominations. Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, the Band Perry, and
Dove Awards Honor Christian and Gospel Greats

Casting Crowns continued their reign as one of Christian music’s most successful bands, walking away with the prestigious Artist of the Year trophy at the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville. The multi-platinum sellers recently released Until the Whole World Hears, which bowed at #4 on the Billboard 200 and underscored the group’s undeniable staying power. Needtobreathe also enjoyed a big night, earning multiple awards including…
Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns Enjoy Big Wins at 09 Dove Awards

Perennial favorite Steven Curtis Chapman walked away with the Artist of the Year crown at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards, held Thursday, April 23 in Nashville. Also named Songwriter of the Year, Chapman has garnered more Dove Awards than any other artist in the history of the awards ceremony, including 7 Artist of the Year honors and 10 Songwriter of the Year titles.
BMI Christian Music Awards Honor the Genre’s Most-Played Songs

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…
The Eagles Lead BMI Nominees for 2008 American Music Awards
Venerable rock legends the Eagles lead the BMI charge of the recently announced American Music Award nominees. With four nominations encompassing Artist of the Year, Favorite Band, Favorite Album, and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, The Eagles leave no doubt of their sustained artistic dominance. The Eagles Chris Brown Lil Wayne BMI trendsetters Lil Wayne and…
TobyMac, Casting Crowns & Mark Hall Lead BMI Charge at 2008 GMA Dove Awards
BMI trendsetter TobyMac joined perennial BMI favorites Mark Hall and Casting Crowns in garnering big wins at the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards, held Wednesday, April 23 at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. See all 2008 BMI Dove Award Winners TobyMac Mark Hall Casting Crowns TobyMac's…
39th Annual GMA Dove Award Nominees Announced
BMI's Mark Hall, tobyMac & Israel Houghton Dominate Elite List The Gospel Music Association recently announced finalists for the 39th annual Dove Awards, and BMI affiliates claimed a slew of the prestigious nominations. The GMA will present the awards Wednesday, April 23 in Nashville at the historic Grand Ole Opry House. Casting Crowns tobyMac Israel Houghton…
BMI Rocks American Music Awards
BMI songwriter/artists dominated the 35th American Music Awards, held November 18 in Los Angeles, taking home 67 percent of awards across a wide variety of musical genres, from rock and rap to country, Latin and gospel. American Idol alum and multi-platinum recording artist Daughtry led the way, winning three awards, including Favorite Album (Rock or Pop) for Daughtry, Favorite Artist (Adult Contemporary), and Favorite Breakthrough Artist. The…
Aaron Shust Takes Three Top Dove Honors
It was a night of celebration and fellowship for numerous BMI affiliates at the 38th annual GMA Dove Awards, held Wednesday, April 25 at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. New singer/songwriter Aaron Shust made his arrival in Christian music official, taking home prestigious Song, Songwriter and New Artist of the Year honors. Shust, who co-wrote the award-winning "My Savior My God," made waves with his…
