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Broadcasters Reception Enjoys Musical Treat and Honors Milestone

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BMI’s Darlene Rosado was one of many who attended the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Association’s (NASBA) Fall Meeting reception during the NAB Radio Show in Austin, TX. The reception, held September 20, featured BMI songwriter Monte Warden, who performed “Desperately,” the hit song he co-wrote for George Strait, as well as other tunes penned for Carrie Underwood, Patti Loveless, George…


From News, posted 9.26.08

Texas Songwriters Spotlighted at BMI

BMI played the happy host of a Texas invasion Wednesday night in the intimacy of its Writer/Publisher lobby. Troubadours Bruce Robison (Tim McGraw's "Angry All the Time"), Bill Carter (Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Crossfire"), Monte Warden (George Strait's "Desperately") and Sunny Sweeney ("Heartbreaker's Hall of Fame") swapped songs and stories before an enlightened crowd that included…


From News, posted 12.20.07

BMI Sponsors First Annual Big State Festival

The Big State Festival commandeered Texas World Speedway in Bryan/College Station, Texas, on October 13 & 14. BMI proudly sponsored the inaugural festival, which married country lifestyle and music through two days of nonstop barbeque, stock-car racing and performances by over 50 artists, including BMI's Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Robert Earl Keen and Miranda Lambert.


From News, posted 11.20.07

BMI Sponsors First Annual Big State Festival

The Big State Festival will take over Texas World Speedway in Bryan/College Station, Texas, October 13 & 14. BMI is proud to sponsor the new breed of festival, which marries country lifestyle and music through two days of nonstop barbeque, stock-car racing and performances by over 50 artists, including BMI's Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw and Miranda Lambert. In addition to sponsoring…


From News, posted 10.05.07

‘Desperately’ Seeking Million-Air

BMI songwriters Bruce Robison and Monte Warden were the guests of honor at a celebratory dinner honoring one million performances of their George Strait hit, "Desperately." Published by Moonkiss Music, the #1 song was included on Strait's 2003 release, Honkytonkville. Pictured after…


From News, posted 3.28.06

BMI Stage to Focus on Top Singer/Songwriters at ACL Fest

For the third consecutive year, BMI will host a concert stage for writer/artists at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The three-day ACL Fest is being held September 23-25 in the 45-acre Zilker Park in Austin, TX, featuring over 130 bands on eight stages. Artists slated to appear on the BMI Stage on Friday, September 23 include the Austin Collins Band, Kate York,…


From News, posted 7.18.05

BMI to Present Diverse Array of Music at SXSW

BMI will once again present three music showcases during the upcoming SXSW Music and Media Conference being held March 16-20 in Austin, Texas. Admittance to the BMI shows on March 16, 17 and 18 will be by SXSW badges and wristbands only, with a limited amount of tickets sold at the door of each venue. Click…


From News, posted 2.24.05

Austin City Limits Festival Shares Stage with BMI Singer/Songwriters

 The 2nd Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival was bigger and better in every way: more music, more stages, greater attendance - even one more day. The event, produced by Capital Sports & Entertainment, was held September 19-21 across 15 acres in Zilker Park, and drew nearly 150,000 music fans total during the long weekend. BMI…


From News, posted 9.30.03

Musicians Take BMI Stage at ACL Music Fest

BMI will host a singer/songwriter stage at the 2nd Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival, to be held September 19 - 21 in Austin's beloved Zilker Park (2100 Barton Springs Road). Writers featured on the BMI-sponsored stage will include Bruce Robison ("Travelin' Soldier"), Shawn Camp ("Two Pi�a Coladas"), Robert Earl Keen ("This Old Porch") and


From News, posted 9.16.03

Robison and McGraw Happy About ‘Angry All The Time’

Songwriter Bruce Robison and Curb artist Tim McGraw were the guests of honor at a celebration hosted by BMI marking the three-weeks-at-#1 success of "Angry All The Time." The song -- the first #1 for Robison and for publishers Tiltawhirl Music and Bruce Robison Music -- was produced by McGraw, Byron Gallimore and James Stroud. "Angry All The Time" was originally included on Robison's 1998 Lucky Dog…


From News, posted 2.27.02

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Recent Monte Warden events

Oct 25 2008Saxon Pub’s Platinum Songwriter Series: Austin
Oct 14 2007Big State Festival: Texas
Oct 13 2007Big State Festival: Texas