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Gamble & Huff: BMI Icon Award acceptance speech

Captured at BMI Pop Awards 2009

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Gamble & Huff Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards

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Eight-Way Tie for Prestigious Songwriter of the Year Crown, ‘Bubbly’ Earns Song of the Year, & Universal Music Secures Publisher of the Year Honors BMI held its 57th Annual Pop Awards tonight, honoring Gamble & Huff as BMI Icons. Songwriter of the Year honors resulted in a record-setting eight-way tie this year, saluting Colbie Caillat, Polow Da Don, T-Pain, Alan Chang,…


From News, posted 5.20.09

Gamble & Huff to be Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards May 19 in Los Angeles

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BMI will honor preeminent production and songwriting team Gamble & Huff as Icons at its 57th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s…


From News, posted 2.24.09

James Blunt Leads BMI’s ‘Beautiful’ Night at Ivors

BMI singer/songwriter James Blunt leads the list of winners for the 51st Annual Ivor Novello Awards, held May 25 at the Grosvenor House in London. Presented by the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters in association with the Performing Right Society (PRS), the Ivors honor British songwriters and composers and their contributions to the music industry.


From News, posted 5.25.06

BMI Honors Composers of Top Movies, TV Shows and Cable Programs at 2005 Film/TV Awards

Composer Graeme Revell Receives Richard Kirk Award For Outstanding Career Achievement BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from this year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network television series at its annual Film & Television Awards dinner. Held May 18 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President and CEO Del R.…


From News, posted 5.18.05

Recording Academy Honors Philly Heroes

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy recently presented its 2003 Heroes Awards to BMI songwriter/producer/artists Larry Gold, Joe Nicolo, Walter "Bunny" Sigler and McCoy Tyner. R&B artist Musiq was also honored. The Chapter presents its Heroes Awards annually to honor outstanding individuals and institutions in the Philadelphia region who have improved the environment for the creative community. The gala event, which attracts recording artists, key entertainment executives and community…


From News, posted 4.29.03

At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long

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At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today's multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…


From News, posted 6.12.01

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