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Commissioned and Pastor Shirley Caesar Honored as 2011 BMI Trailblazers

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BMI honored gospel greats Commissioned and Pastor Shirley Caesar at the organization’s 12th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. The event was held January 14, 2011, at Rocketown in Nashville and was hosted by Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, and Del Bryant, BMI President & CEO. The ceremony will be telecast as a special on the Gospel Music…


From News, posted 1.14.11

Taylor Swift Wins Album of Year at 2010 Grammys

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Taylor Swift capped off her past year of pop culture domination with four career-defining wins, including the coveted Album of the Year for Fearless, during the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday, January 31 in Los Angeles. She and her producer, fellow BMI songwriter Nathan Chapman, took the stage, as Swift proclaimed how thankful they were to be able to take the trophy “back…


From News, posted 2.01.10

BMI Trailblazers Awards Special Premieres on Gospel Music Channel Feb. 21

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The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will broadcast the world premiere of the BMI Trailblazers Awards Tribute to Donnie McClurkin & Andraé Crouch on Sunday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. EST. The special was recorded live during the 11th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon held Friday, January 15 in Nashville. Hosted by Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations,…


From News, posted 1.29.10

Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch Honored at 2010 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon

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BMI recognized the contributions of gospel pioneers Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch at the 11th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon Friday, January 15 in Nashville. Hosted by BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, the invitation-only celebration attracted gospel music's premier songwriters, recording artists and music industry executives, as well as the genre's legends. The ceremony was also recorded…


From News, posted 1.15.10

Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch Named 2010 BMI Trailblazers Honorees

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BMI will honor gospel greats Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch at the organization’s 11th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon, slated for January 15, 2010. Held the day before the 25th Annual Stellar Awards, BMI’s invitation-only ceremony will take place at Rocketown in Nashville, and will welcome gospel music's premier songwriters, recording artists and music industry executives, as well as the genre's legends.…


From News, posted 12.15.09

Gospel Music Channel to Air 2009 Trailblazers Celebration Feb. 22

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The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will broadcast the world premiere of the 2009 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel special Sunday, February 22 at 8 p.m. EST as part of the channel’s celebration of Black History Month. Co-hosted by Grammy Award-winning and platinum-selling star Kirk Franklin and BMI’s Catherine Brewton, the event honoring pacesetters Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence, and CeCe…


From News, posted 2.18.09

Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence and CeCe Winans Honored at 2009 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon

BMI recognized the substantial contributions of gospel pacesetters Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence, and CeCe Winans at the 10th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon Friday, January 16 in Nashville. Hosted by BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, the invitation-only celebration attracted gospel music's premier songwriters, recording artists and music industry executives, as well as the genre's legends. …


From News, posted 1.16.09

Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond Honored as BMI Gospel Trailblazers

BMI’s 8th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music luncheon kicked off the 2007 Stellar Award weekend activities Jan. 12 in Nashville. The event, hosted by BMI’s Catherine Brewton, lauded trendsetters Yolanda Adams and Fred Hammond for their epic contributions to the gospel genre, and featured impassioned tribute performances in honor of the two trailblazers by Coko, Karen Clark-Sheard, Melonie Daniels, Sheri Jones-Moffett, Marvin Sapp,


From News, posted 1.23.07

BMI and CCA Finalize WorshipCast License Agreement

BMI and the Church Copyright Administration (CCA), a leader in Christian copyright clearances for six years, have announced a licensing agreement for CCA's Internet license website, WorshipCast License. The licensing agreement allows the CCA to license its members to use BMI's repertoire on its website. The CCA introduced their WorshipCast License on Oct. 1 and it is designed to provide churches a legal right to…


From News, posted 10.25.06

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

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