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Hal Ketchum Celebrates Release of ‘Father Time’

Esteemed troubadour Hal Ketchum celebrated the release of his new album, Father Time, Monday, September 15 amidst industry peers and fans in BMI's Nashville Writer/Publisher lobby. Ketchum recorded the ambitious labor of love live to two-track over two stacked days in the studio. Released on his longtime label home Curb Records, the album dropped Tuesday, September 16. Hal Ketchum grins…


From News, posted 9.26.08

AMA Announces Nominees for 2008 Honors & Awards

BMI played happy host to the Americana Music Association Honors & Awards nominees’ announcement party Wednesday, June 11 in Nashville. Guests including Jason Ringenberg and Warner Hodges of Jason and the Scorchers fame, Fats Kaplin, Justin Townes Earle, legendary A&R executive Mary Martin, Mike Farris, Chuck Mead, Webb Wilder and so many more mingled in BMI’s main lobby. After opening remarks…


From News, posted 6.15.08

Americana Music Elite Gather at BMI Nashville for AMA Announcement Party

Roots music aficionados and creators gathered in BMI Nashville's main lobby on June 15 to hear Americana giants Steve Earle and Allison Moorer announce the 2006 Americana Music Association Awards nominees. The packed house enjoyed margaritas and tapas, while the audience's ears feasted on the music of the AMA nominees drifting from the speakers.


From News, posted 6.25.06

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