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Neptunes, Evanescence Top List of BMI Grammy Nominees

BMI songwriter/artists are once again at the top of the nominees list for the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, announced December 4 at a press conference held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pharrell Williams of red hot production duo, The Neptunes, leads the BMI pack with six nods including three individual and three with partner Chad Hugo, who himself earned…


From News, posted 12.04.03

Rick Derringer

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Free Ride, Rick Derringer’s most recent creative endeavor, is a smooth jazz album sure to surprise and entice the classic-rock fans of the ’60s rock group The McCoy’s, for which Derringer is more frequently recognized. Commonly remembered for 1965’s anthemic “Hang on Sloopy,” Derringer’s latest single, “Hot & Cool,” confidently explores new melodious terrain and continues to ensure Derringer’s place in musical history. Including such transformed…


From MusicWorld, posted 6.17.03

Sheryl Crow, Eminem, Norah Jones Top Grammy Nominees List

BMI songwriter/artists Sheryl Crow, Eminem and Norah Jones lead the list of nominees for this year's Grammy Awards with five nods each. Nominees were announced today (1/7) at a press conference at New York's Madison Square Garden. The 45th Grammy Awards will be held on February 23 at the Garden, and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 (ET/PT).


From News, posted 1.06.03

Unconventional Songs Add Spice To Your Company Holiday Parties

Looking for a rockin' good time at your next company holiday party? A mix of non-traditional holiday songs might be the key to lighten the mood and create a more memorable event. How about the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick," written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, or "Ho Ho Ho Who'd Be a Turkey At Christmas," written by Elton John and…


From News, posted 12.16.02

Kenny G Has Time on his Side

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Twenty years is a lifetime in the music industry. Many acts whither and die by their third album; even the Beatles lasted less than a decade. It’s all the more impressive, then, that Kenny G enters his third decade as a solo artist as a bona fide household name. He is the best-selling instrumentalist of all time, with over 70 million records sold, whose trademark sax…


From MusicWorld, posted 9.30.02

Talent, Timing Put Babyface on Top

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Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds has fashioned one of the most successful writing and producing careers in the history of pop music. His ability to tailor material and arrangements to a wide roster of clients, including Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston and Boyz II Men is due, in part, to Babyface's ability to handle production on his own work. Gifted with an evocative voice,…


From MusicWorld, posted 4.30.01

Unconventional Songs Add Spice To Your Company Holiday Parties

Looking for a rockin' good time at your next company holiday party? A mix of non-traditional holiday songs might be the key to lighten the mood and create a more memorable event. How about the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick," written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, or "Ho Ho Ho Who'd Be a Turkey At Christmas," written by Elton John…


From News, posted 12.11.00

Will Nelson Gets the Blues

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In a four-decade career that's seen him achieve distinction as both a beloved mainstream entertainer and a respected cutting-edge artist, Willie Nelson has managed to maintain his outlaw status. In the past few years, he's continued to stake out fresh artistic ground, releasing a series of adventurous, personal albums that have explored his musical roots as well as revisiting some of the early compositions that first put…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.31.00

BMI Dominates Billboard/BET On Jazz Awards

BMI jazz artists had a huge night at the recent Billboard/BET On Jazz Awards presented during the first annual Billboard/BET On Jazz Conference in Washington, DC. Multiple winners included Kenny G, who took home six awards, and Diana Krall (SOCAN) and Keith Jarrett, who each won three awards.


From News, posted 6.12.00

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