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Inaugural Amelia Island Songwriter Festival Claims Place in the Sun
The First Annual Amelia Island Songwriter Festival recently celebrated its inaugural installment in Fernandina Beach, Florida, August 27 through 31. The BMI-sponsored event offered an innovative mash-up of hit songwriter showcases, aspiring troubadour workshops, song contests and networking opportunities. Successful songwriter and author Jason Blume transplanted his invaluable workshop south, sharing encouragement and insight with songwriting hopefuls. In the Song of the Festival contest, honors went to…
From News, posted 9.11.08
First Annual Amelia Island Songwriter Festival Slated for August 27-31
The First Annual Amelia Island Songwriter Festival will drop anchor in Fernandina Beach, Florida, August 27-31. The BMI-sponsored event offers a unique combination of workshops, showcasing and networking opportunities for aspiring songwriters of all levels. Established Nashville hitmakers will also attend, performing their smashes at evening showcases on the island and offering invaluable insight during daily seminars led by songwriter and author Jason Blume. Favorite local venues…
From News, posted 8.05.08
‘Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off’ Earns Million-Air Award
BMI recently saluted the songwriters and publishers of Joe Nichols' jocular hit "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" with a celebratory luncheon in Nashville. In just a few short years, tune has amassed more than one million performances, earning co-writers Gary Hannan and John Wiggins their first Million-Air bragging rights.
From News, posted 12.20.07
Jimmy Buffet, Hugh Prestwood Join Nashville Song Hall
The Nashville Songwriters' Hall of Fame christened two more BMI members Sunday night (10/22) at the annual induction ceremony hosted by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and the Nashville Songwriters Foundation (NSF). Songwriters selected sea-faring icon Jimmy Buffett and cherished bard Hugh Prestwood for induction, and both accepted the honor in person at the gala held in the…
From News, posted 10.26.06
‘Tequila’ Gives BMI Writers First Shot at #1
The grand lobby of the BMI Nashville office was busting at the seams during a heavy turnout of celebrants to honor the #1 single "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off." Co-written by BMI songwriters Gary Hannan and John Wiggins, who are both enjoying their first chart-topper, the tongue-in-cheek hit was recorded by Universal South's Joe Nichols.
From News, posted 1.24.06
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