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Top Christian Artists and Writers in Spotlight at BMI Christian Music Awards on June 20

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2005 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 20. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Rock, Southern Gospel and Contemporary/Traditional categories. Phil Graham, Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, and Joyce Rice, Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, will present…


From News, posted 6.01.05

Casting Crowns, Crabbs Nab Top Dove Nominations

BMI gospel artists and songwriters led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced in Nashville. Casting CrownsGerald CrabbIsrael Houghton Casting Crowns reeled in…


From News, posted 3.27.05

BMI Christian Music Awards Set for June 21

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2004 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 21. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Rhythmic, Rock, Southern Gospel and Contemporary/Traditional Gospel categories.


From News, posted 6.13.04

GMA Music Awards Honor Best in Gospel

Many of BMI's top gospel music talents were honored at the 35th Annual GMA Music Awards, presented by the Gospel Music Association at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville (4/28). Mark Hall of Casting Crowns earned the Dove for Songwriter of the Year. Cedric Caldwell, The Crabb Family, The Martins, Grits and Michael Tait each were named double winners at the ceremony, which was…


From News, posted 5.26.04

Chapman, Haun, Stewart Aim High With Dove Nominations

Nominees for the 35th Annual Dove Awards were announced recently at a press conference at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center, and BMI songwriter/artists led the way in multiple nominations. Wayne Haun Steven Curtis Chapman Pete Stewart …


From News, posted 3.31.04

BMI Christian Music Awards To Shine Light on Songs June 23

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2003 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 23. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Rhythmic, Rock, Southern Gospel and Contemporary/Traditional Gospel categories.


From News, posted 6.09.03

Dove Awards Shine Spotlight on BMI’s Best

Many of BMI's top Gospel music talents were honored at the 34th Annual Dove Awards, presented at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville (4/10). The Crabb Family, Vince Gill, The Lewis Family, Wayne Haun, Nate Clemons and Jars Of Clay each were double winners at the Gospel Music Association's awards ceremony, which was hosted by BMI superstars Steven Curtis Chapman and…


From News, posted 4.13.03

McKeehan/ Franklin Top 34th Annual Dove Nominations

Nominees for the 34th Annual Dove Awards were recently announced at a press conference at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center (1/14), and BMI songwriter/artists led the way in multiple nominations. Toby McKeehan topped the list with nine nods including Artist, Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Song and Modern Rock/Alternative Song. Kirk Franklin earned eight total mentions including Contemporary Gospel Song and Contemporary Gospel Album. Producer Wayne Haun claimed…


From News, posted 2.03.03

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

BMI Christian Music Awards Will Shine Light on Songs June 24

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2002 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 24. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Inspirational, Rock, Southern Gospel and Urban Gospel categories.


From News, posted 6.10.02

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