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Bell Chimes in at Radio One Meet

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BMI was invited to provide the musical entertainment at the recent Radio One annual management retreat, held in Washington, D.C., where BMI singer/songwriter/producer Josiah Bell belted out songs from his new EP for the 50 company executives in attendance. Bell, who has just launched a solo career, produced a gold record for gospel singer Vickie Winans when he was just 14 and since then…


From News, posted 9.30.07

BMI Shows ‘Who’s Next’ at ‘Writers on the Rise’ Event in N.Y.

BMI’s New York Writer/Publisher Relations department hosted its first “Who’s Next: Writers on the Rise” event on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Redeye Grill in Manhattan. The packed media reception featured Josiah Bell, Dave Katz, Claude Kelly, Lady GaGa, Lanz, Matthew Mayfield, Curtis Richardson, Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, Brent Smith of


From News, posted 2.22.07

Vickie Winans Is On a Mission

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Vickie Winans has traveled more creative roads during her storied career than nearly any other artist in gospel music. In addition to recording a rich discography of award-winning music, she wrote and performed a play, Torn Between Two Loves, and launched her own label, Destiny Joy Records. Next, she’s setting her sights on the small screen. “I want to get into television,” says Winans, who is looking to launch a…


From MusicWorld, posted 12.21.06

BMI and CCA Finalize WorshipCast License Agreement

BMI and the Church Copyright Administration (CCA), a leader in Christian copyright clearances for six years, have announced a licensing agreement for CCA's Internet license website, WorshipCast License. The licensing agreement allows the CCA to license its members to use BMI's repertoire on its website. The CCA introduced their WorshipCast License on Oct. 1 and it is designed to provide churches a legal right to…


From News, posted 10.25.06

BMI Gospel Greats Dominate Stellar Awards

BMI gospel artists were at the top of the winners' list for the 21st Annual Stellar Awards, held January 21 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Hosted by BMI songwriter/artists Vickie Winans, Israel Houghton and Donnie McClurkin, the televised event was highlighted by multiple performances, including songs from the night's biggest winner, Donald Lawrence. …


From News, posted 1.25.06

BMI Christian Music Awards Proclaim ‘To Ever Live Without Me’ Song of the Year

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards June 21, with highest honors reserved for "To Ever Live Without Me" as Song of the Year; Steven Curtis Chapman, Bob Herdman, Will McGinniss and Mark Stuart as Songwriters of the Year; and EMI Music CMG Publishing as Publisher of the Year.


From News, posted 6.21.04

BMI Atlanta Hosts Stellar ‘Trailblazers’ Salute

BMI honored the best in gospel music at its second annual “Trailblazers of Gospel Music” luncheon on January 12 at Justin’s in Atlanta. Hosted by BMI Writer/Publisher Relations representatives Catherine Brewton (Atlanta) and Thomas Cain and Joyce Rice (Nashville), this special event was held in conjunction with the 16th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which were staged the following day at the Atlanta Civic Center.


From News, posted 2.11.01

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