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BMI Hosts “Business of Urban Music” Release Party

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On February 6 in New York, BMI hosted the book release party for “This Business of Urban Music: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success in the Industry, from Gospel to Funk to R&B to Hip-Hop,” written by entertainment attorney James L. Walker. Walker’s book, touted as a guide to the urban entertainment industry, focuses on the fundamentals of entertainment law from an urban music perspective. “If you are a songwriter…


From News, posted 3.15.08

BMI Stars Shine at Gospel Events

BMI honored the best in gospel music at its 6th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards luncheon on January 14 at Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas. The invitation-only special event, hosted by BMI's Catherine Brewton, was held in conjunction with the 20th Annual Stellar Awards, which took place the next day at the George R. Brown Convention Center.


From News, posted 1.31.05

Nashville Grammy Showcase Spotlights Finalists on November 21

Seven unsigned Nashville acts have been selected to compete on November 21 at the 2nd Annual Nashville Grammy Showcase, hosted by the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy®. Chosen by top music industry professionals from over 500 entries, finalists Marcus Cole, Alana Grace, Sony Holland, Ide, Matt Jenkins, Kim's Fable and Sweet-T will compete for extensive prizes including an artist development package and a performance slot at the…


From News, posted 11.13.02

Dr. Bobby Jones

Dr. Bobby Jones hosted the Ninth Bi-Annual International Gospel Record Label Executives & Artist Retreat, December 9-11, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas. Pictured at the MGM Grand Hotel luncheon are Gospelcity.com's Christopher Heron and Daniel Yeboah, Jr., Vickie Winans, BMI's Thomas Cain and Dr. Bobby Jones…


From News, posted 1.24.02

BMI Gathers “Stellar” Gospel Group

BMI honored eight "trailblazers of gospel music" during a star-studded luncheon in Atlanta as part of the festivities surrounding the Stellar Awards. Those saluted at the January event, which was hosted by BMI's Thomas Cain and Catherine Brewton at Justin's, were gospel music greats Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Dr. Bobby Jones, Vicki Mack-Lataillade, Richard Smallwood, Albertina Walker, and BeBe &


From News, posted 2.09.00

BMI Gathers

BMI honored eight "trailblazers of gospel music" during a star-studded luncheon in Atlanta as part of the festivities surrounding the Stellar Awards. Those saluted at the event, which was hosted by BMI's Thomas Cain and Catherine Brewton at Justin's, were gospel music greats Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Dr. Bobby Jones, Vicki Mack-Lataillade, Richard Smallwood, Albertina Walker, and BeBe…


From News, posted 2.08.00

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