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Warner Bros. Celebrates the Song

Whether you enjoyed your history classes in school or not, chances are you’ve spent a little bit of time thinking about the past. Everyone likes a little historical exploration, whether it’s from the comfort of a couch, watching Indiana Jones whip his way to treasures of a long-forgotten era, or it’s something that involves a little more elbow grease, like researching the genealogical branches of a family tree. It’s no…
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Bob DiPiero, Flatt & Scruggs and Hank Williams, Jr.

NSAI Also Presents Annual Awards Bob DiPiero, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs and Hank Williams, Jr. were honored for their songwriting contributions and welcomed to the esteemed ranks of the Nashville Songwriters Hall Fame during the 38th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony held Sunday, October 14. Members of the Nashville songwriting and publishing community filled the ballroom of…
Nashville Songwriter Takes ‘Road’ to Grammys
BMI Nashville-based songwriter Bobby Boyd, who stopped by the Los Angeles office for a visit during Grammy week, was congratulated by BMI staff on his nomination and ultimate win at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards held February 8. Boyd is co-writer of the Rascal Flatts #1 "Bless the Broken Road," which was named Best Country Song. The country hit…
BMI Writers Take Home Majority of This Year’s Grammys
Some of BMI's biggest songwriters and artists were among the top winners at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, held February 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mariah Carey Alison Krauss Adding…
It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend
BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.
Marcus Hummon to Debut Music Drama ‘Surrender Road’ During CMA Week
BMI Award-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon, whose "Bless the Broken Road" is up for the 2005 CMA Song of the Year, will debut his music drama Surrender Road with the Nashville Opera the same week he attends the awards show in New York. The 39th annual CMA Awards show is set for Tuesday, November 15, and Surrender Road makes it world premiere Friday,…
Vince Gill, Roger Murrah, Jerry Reed Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Vince Gill, Jerry Reed and Roger Murrah are the newest additions to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. They were inducted Sunday, October 16 during annual ceremonies conducted by the Nashville Songwriters Foundation at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. Hugh Prestwood, Jeffrey…
Keith Urban, Toby Keith Lead BMI’s CMA Nominees
Country superstars Keith Urban and Toby Keith lead the list of BMI songwriters and artists nominated for the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards. The announcement was made September 7 from New York City, this year's host city for the ceremony being held November 15 at Madison Square Garden. This is the first time in CMA history that the awards show is being held outside of…
Songwriter’s Expo Offering Discount Registration
The Durango Songwriter's Expo is now offering a discounted registration fee of $200 to BMI writers and composers. The 10th annual Expo, co-sponsored by BMI, will take place October 6-8 at The Lodge at Tamarron in the mountains north of Durango, Colorado. Since 1996, the Durango Songwriter's Expo has provided a perfect blend of music business seminars and workshops, song listening/critique sessions, live songwriter showcases, and a…
Rascal Flatts ‘Bless the Broken Road’ on Journey to #1
Rascal Flatts and BMI Award-winning songwriters Bobby E. Boyd and Marcus Hummon were center stage during a party hosted by BMI in honor of their #1 hit, "Bless the Broken Road." Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member Jeff Hanna, who co-wrote the song, was recovering from the flu and unable to attend.
