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Rodney Jerkins: Behind the Song
Rodney Jerkins: Behind the Song

In the fifth installment of BMI’s “Behind the Song” series, prolific songwriter/producer Rodney Jerkins discusses his path to the top, how to avoid overproduction, the making of a songwriter, and more. See more at www.bmi.com/behindthesong.
E. Miles: Bring On the Pressure

About 10 years ago, writer/producer E. Miles made his first trek to the Big Apple. Hailing from the unincorporated town of Pleasant Grove, North Carolina—a town so small it doesn’t even have its own McDonald’s restaurant—Miles was particularly dazzled by New York’s bright lights and thrusting skyscrapers. “I was 16-17 years-old when I made my visit to New York, and ever since then my attitude was ‘I’m…
BMI Congratulates Our Members on More Than 375 Grammy Nominations!

Read BMI’s 2011 Grammy nominees news story from Decmeber 2, 2010. Name, Number of Nominations Eminem, 10 Lady Gaga, 6 John Legend, 5 Rihanna, 5 The Roots, 5 B.o.B, 4 Drake (socan), 4 Cee Lo Green,…
Pre-BET Awards Reception Celebrates BMI Nominees

BMI partnered with BET.com, The Stereotypes, August Rigo and Alpine Entertainment group to co-host a private pre-BET Awards reception on Friday, June 25 at Philippe Chow to toast BMI’s songwriters, producers and artists nominated for BET trophies. In addition to The Stereotypes and Rigo, the private affair attracted chart-topping game-changers and industry decision-makers including Drake, Birdman, Brandy and Ray-J, Pleasure P,
Gamble & Huff to be Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards May 19 in Los Angeles

BMI will honor preeminent production and songwriting team Gamble & Huff as Icons at its 57th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s…
Kierra Sheard Lengthens a Family Lineage

Musical dynasties are a rare occurrence, and even more uncommon in gospel. Yet Kierra Sheard is the rare artist who’s not just talented, but also the continuation of a lineage of musical greats: She is granddaughter of seminal gospel figurehead Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, and the daughter of Rev. J. Drew Sheard, and Karen Clark-Sheard, a founding member of the legendary Clark Sisters. Kierra then, in many…
BMI Panel Talks Current Trends in the Music Industry
BMI recently hosted a panel discussion that provided insight on the current state of the music industry. Held November 18 at the Microsoft Zune LA Loft, topics included creating marketing strategies reflecting the current state of the music business, the continued impact of the Internet, legal challenges and staying relevant in a rapidly changing environment. Panelists included Grammy Award-winning producer Rodney Jerkins; Tony Abner, Esq.; Sr. VP…
BMI Honors The Jacksons, T-Pain and Many More at Urban Awards in Los Angeles

BMI saluted the world’s premier r&b, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers September 4 at its Urban Awards. BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta Catherine Brewton hosted the annual ceremony at the Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills. var flashvars = {}; var params = {}; params.wmode = "transparent"; params.quality = "high"; params.bgcolor = "#FFFFFF" var attributes…
BMI & Los Angeles Times Host Sold-Out ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel On February 9
BMI and the Los Angeles Times held their second annual “How I Wrote That Song” songwriter panel in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 9 at the Key Club. The sold-out event featured an elite cross-section of established hitmakers, including Rodney Jerkins (Beyonce, Michael Jackson), Chris Daughtry, Fat Joe, Ben Moody of Evanescence…
BMI & Los Angeles Times Announce 2nd Annual ‘How I Wrote The Song’ Panel
Marquee Lineup Includes Rodney Jerkins, Chris Daughtry, Mos Def, Ben Moody, Polow Da Don, Anthony Hamilton and Brian Howes BMI will pair with the Los Angeles Times to present the second annual “How I Wrote the Song” panel Saturday, February 9, from 1p.m. until 3p.m., at the Key Club…
Recent Rodney Jerkins events
| Feb 7 2009 | BMI “How I Wrote That Song” Panel: Los Angeles |
| Nov 18 2008 | BMI Presents. . .Current Trends in the Music Industry: Los Angeles |
| Feb 9 2008 | BMI “How I Wrote That Song” Panel: Los Angeles |
