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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,…
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…
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 =…
