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BMI, Galaxie Agency & Nashville Blues Society Celebrate Life & Work of Motown Legend Barrett Strong

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On Sunday, August 28 at B.B. King’s Blues Club in Nashville, Galaxie Agency, BMI and the Nashville Blues Society will partner to celebrate the life and work of the incomparable soul songwriter Barrett Strong, with all proceeds going directly to Strong to offset care and medical bills. Featuring performances by John Ford Coley, Sarah Buxton, Nick Nixon, Jimmy…


From News, posted 8.22.11

BMI @ SXSW: 25 Years and Counting

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In 1986, BMI found a kindred spirit in a baby music festival with big ideas. 25 years later, the SXSW Music and Media Conference sets the industry standard, and anchor sponsor BMI is still one of the festival’s most dedicated supporters. At its core, SXSW’s and BMI’s relationship is one of shared values. SXSW has long-since perfected the marriage of raw musical thrill and real-stakes business machine—the same balance of…


From News, posted 1.19.11

Americana Music Association Shines Spotlight on Roots Artists

BMI continued its enthusiastic support of the Americana Music Festival and Conference this year, sponsoring the 9th annual installment of the roots music extravaganza. On Thursday, September 18, BMI's official showcase offered wistfully soulful singer/songwriter Sarah Siskind and melodically brazen rockers the Branded Sons. At the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony held in the historic Ryman Auditorium Thursday evening, BMI artists,…


From News, posted 10.04.08

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

BMI Hosts a ‘Howdy’ Good Time at SXSW

BMI hosted “Howdy Texas,” an invitation-only kick off party at the 2008 SXSW Music Festival in Austin on March 11 at Stubb’s. The event attracted over 300 guests who were treated to Stubb’s famous barbeque and live performances by jaw-dropping soul/gospel synergist Mike Farris; and gracefully dexterous guitarist, singer and composer Kaki King. var flashvars = {}; var params =…


From News, posted 3.13.08

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