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Colbie Caillat: On songwriting and the BMI Awards

Captured at BMI Pop Awards 2009

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Michael Woodard Wins on Series Finale of Popular Reality Singing Show ‘Majors and Minors’

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14-year-old up-and-coming BMI writer wows fans and industry judges Last night, on the highly anticipated season finale of the popular reality singing show Majors and Minors, 14-year-old BMI writer and singer Michael Woodard took home the top prize of a music publishing deal and a record deal with RCA Records. Woodard, a sweet and gifted eighth grader from Philadelphia, won fans’ hearts with his incredible voice, positive attitude and infectious…


From News, posted 1.30.12

Save the Date: Grammy Edition of BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” Slated for Feb. 11 in L.A.

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Grammy-winning hip-hop icon Rev Run; RZA, the Grammy-winning founder of Wu-Tang Clan; Good Charlotte co-founders Joel and Benji Madden; multiple Grammy nominee/producer/artist and official voice of South Florida DJ Khaled; and Grammy-winning songwriter/producer RedOne are confirmed panelists for BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” 2012, slated for Saturday, February 11, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Key Club (9039 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069).…


From News, posted 1.26.12

Singing a Different Tune: ‘Majors & Minors’ Shakes Up Talent Searches

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New series Majors & Minors made its anticipated debut Friday, September 23 on the Hub TV Network, and the feel-good reality program is earning high marks from parents, critics, and industry insiders alike. “Parents need to know that this inspiring musical series proves that it's possible to make reality TV that's both wholesome and appealing,” writes CommonSenseMedia.org. Entertainment Weekly has praised the show’s “chill, uplifting vibe.”…


From News, posted 9.28.11

‘Majors and Minors’ Preps for Sept. 23 Launch

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New reality series Majors and Minors premieres September 23 on the Hub TV Network, and a full slate of stars have signed on as mentors. Avril Lavigne, Adam Lambert, Colbie Caillat, and Claude Kelly join previously announced talent coaches including Brandy, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Sean Kingston, Mike Posner and One Republic’s Ryan Tedder.


From News, posted 8.03.11

Behind the Song: Colbie Caillat

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In the second installment of BMI’s “Behind the Song” video series, Grammy winner Colbie Caillat chats about trusting your gut, growing after her very first song, learning from collaborators, and more. See more at www.bmi.com/behindthesong.


From News, posted 5.31.11

2010 Award Season Belongs to BMI Songwriters & Composers

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BMI songwriters dominated the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, winning almost two-thirds of the awards that were handed out across all genres and categories. The Grammy wins cap an incredible year in which BMI songwriters and composers were the most celebrated creative voices in awards presentations and on the charts. When BMI opened its doors in 1939, the depth and diversity quickly amassed in the company’s repertoire redefined industry…


From News, posted 1.27.11

BMI Reports Increased Revenues for 2010

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BMI has announced that it generated more than $917 million in revenues for its 2010 fiscal year ended June 30, including its subsidiary Landmark Digital Services®, LLC. The company also announced distributable royalties of more than $789 million for the songwriters, composers and copyright owners it represents. With more than 475,000 songwriters, composers and music publisher affiliates, BMI is the world’s largest music copyright organization. BMI’s long-term focus on revenue…


From News, posted 9.13.10

Lady Antebellum Composes a Career

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Lady Antebellum are defining the new century’s country-pop archetype. All songwriters equipped with his or her own strengths and versatility, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott are a serendipitous co-writing session unto themselves. In fact, that’s how, and why, the three of them became a band in the first place. Haywood, the group’s multi-instrumentalist, who also adds…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.04.10

Indie Spotlight: SPEAK

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Avid students of pop through the ages, SPEAK distill greatness from classic and modern influences. Forever questing for innovation, they invoke timeless melodies in energetic, synth-laden anthems. After releasing debut EP, “Hear Here” in February, SPEAK opened for Cage the Elephant, Colbie Caillat, and others, buzzed through the SXSW, and swiftly became a headline club act in Austin. Named Best New…


From News, posted 6.15.10

‘Levi’s Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings’ features BMI Trendsetters

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The Levi’s brand is a cultural bridge, connecting chic urbanites with working cowboys, and 19th-century pragmatism with vintage cool and contemporary edge. Subsequently, Levi’s inaugural “Levi’s® Pioneer Sessions: The Revival Recordings” carries the penchant for connection into music. For the series, a selection of today’s trendsetters in pop, rock, soul and folk have rerecorded classics, subscribing to the mantra that in the face of evolving trends, “the song is everything.”…


From News, posted 5.27.10

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Recent Colbie Caillat events

Jan 30 2010BMI @ The Grammys “How I Wrote That Song”: Los Angeles
Oct 21 2008BMI Presents . . . A Singers Workshop: Beverly Hills