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The Hinsons, Doug Oldham and Richard Smallwood Welcomed to GMA Hall of Fame
The Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame inducted its four newest members Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Nashville. The ceremony, held at the Richland Country Club, honored an elite group of inductees that included BMI artists The Hinsons, Doug Oldham and Richard Smallwood. Pictured are (l-r): Weston Hinson (son…
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…
For Donald Lawrence, ‘Finale’ Is Just the Beginning

As a songwriter, producer, artist and record executive, Donald Lawrence is one of the gospel music community’s most accomplished talents. Thus far in 2006, he was the most awarded artist at the Stellar Awards, claiming six trophies, and he set chart records with the release of Donald Lawrence Presents Tri-City Singers Finale. Though the release of Finale closes a successful chapter in Lawrence’s career, he’s not content to rest…
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. …
Trailblazers of Gospel Music Feted at 7th Annual Awards Luncheon
BMI honored the Hawkins Family and Bishop Paul Morton with a "who's who" of gospel music at its 7th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville on January 20. The standing-room-only event was held in conjunction with the 2006 Stellar Awards. Pictured on stage…
BMI to Honor Trailblazers of Gospel Music at 7th Annual Luncheon
BMI has announced that The Hawkins Family and Bishop Paul Morton will be honored at the 7th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. The invitation-only event, to be held in conjunction with the 2006 Stellar Awards, will take place on January 20, 2006 at Rocketown in Nashville, Tenn. (401 6th Avenue). The gala luncheon salutes gospel music and honors outstanding gospel music recording…
GMA Hall of Fame to Welcome BMI Gospel Greats
BMI affiliates Walter Hawkins, Mylon Le Fevre, the Lewis Family and Lou Hildreth are among the honorees set for induction to the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, February 22. Joining them in the Hall of Fame will be Evie Tornquist and non-performing members Ronn Huff and Don Light. Presented by the GMA Foundation, the ceremony will be taped at…
