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Scotty Emerick

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It’s incredible to think that Scotty Emerick has already been writing hits for nearly half his life — since he’s only 32. But from the time the Vero Beach, Florida native set foot in Nashville at 19, he has consistently been making music that both fans and his fellow artists seem to love. He got his first taste of success in the early ’90s with the Sawyer Brown hits…


From MusicWorld, posted 2.22.06

Nashville Songwriters Head to Key West

The Hog's Breath 8th Annual Key West Songwriter's Festival (May 7-10) had no trouble attracting top talents. The event, sponsored by BMI, features various songwriters and performers from Nashville for four days of great entertainment. The Key West Songwriter's Fest offers fans a chance to meet and mingle with their favorite songwriters, and listen to the works of the up and comers. Among the surprises…


From News, posted 5.21.03

Key West Festival Features BMI Songwriting Stars

The 8th Annual Key West Songwriters' Fest is set for May 7th through May 10th, in Key West, Florida. BMI is again a major sponsor of the event, which features top songwriters/performers from Nashville for four days of top shelf entertainment. Other Platinum Record Sponsors of the festival are Bacardi, Budweiser, Ocean Key Resort, Louie’s Backyard, Hog’s Breath, and Mango’s.


From News, posted 3.24.03

Scott Emerick

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Scott Emerick is as straightforward and no-nonsense as his songs. That’s a rare quality in a man with a repertoire like his, but a welcome one. With massive hits like Toby Keith’s number one “I’m Just Talkin’ About Tonight,” Emerick has earned his bragging rights — he’s just choosing not to exercise them. Emerick’s songwriting beginnings can be traced all the way back to…


From MusicWorld, posted 12.17.02

BMI Celebrates Byrd’s #1 Shot With ‘Ten Rounds’

BMI Nashville hosted a Mexican fiesta at La Paz Restaurante to celebrate Tracy Byrd's #1 hit "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo" (10/16). Writers Casey Beathard, Michael Heeney and Marla Cannon-Goodman were honored, in addition to publisher Sony/ATV Acuff-Rose and producer Billy Joe Walker, Jr. The song is Byrd's first #1 since joining the RCA roster, and the third single released from his seventh studio…


From News, posted 10.30.02

Key West Songwriters Festival

The Hog's Breath Seventh Annual Key West Songwriters Festival (May 8-11), sponsored by BMI, had no trouble attracting top talents. Pictured after a beachfront performance at the Hog's Breath Saloon are BMI's Mark Mason, Gary Nicholson ("One More Chance"), Scott Emerick ("I'm Just Talking About Tonight"), MCA artist Jessi Alexander, Mark Selby ("There's Your Trouble"), Tia Sillers ("I Hope You Dance"),…


From News, posted 6.06.02

‘Talkin About Tonight’ Chats Up The Charts

Scott Emerick and Toby Keith shared the spotlight at a #1 party hosted by BMI to celebrate "I'm Just Talkin About Tonight." The first single from Keith's Pull My Chain album (produced by Keith and Stroud for DreamWorks Nashville), the song is the first #1 for Emerick, who co-wrote five songs with Keith for the project. Keith was recognized as co-writer, artist, co-producer…


From News, posted 10.09.01

BMI Celebrates Toby Keith’s ‘You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This’

At the #1 party given by BMI and DreamWorks Nashville for "You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This," artist/songwriter/publisher/co-producer Toby Keith found himself with several more achievements to celebrate. His album, How Do You Like Me Now?!, has gone platinum (his fifth to earn the designation) and his name was mentioned nine times at the recent Academy of Country Music Awards nominations. [Keith was honored in six categories, including…


From News, posted 3.12.01

Chely Wright Strikes Gold

Chely Wright celebrated the first Gold album of her career during a party (8/22) hosted by BMI Nashville. Single White Female on MCA Nashville has been certified for sales of more than 500,000 units. Wright was quick to share her success with her colleagues, album producers Tony Brown, Buddy Cannon and Norro Wilson, the MCA staff, her band and management; she presented gold plaques to every one…


From News, posted 8.23.00

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