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Pitbull to Receive BMI President’s Award at 19th Annual BMI Latin Awards

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Pitbull will receive the BMI President’s Award at the 19th annual BMI Latin Awards slated for March 30 at the Encore Wynn Las Vegas. The private ceremony salutes the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-performed Latin songs on American radio and television in the U.S. The BMI President’s Award is presented on unique occasions when an individual songwriter or executive has distinctly and…


From News, posted 1.31.12

Save the Date: Grammy Edition of BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” Slated for Feb. 11 in L.A.

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Grammy-winning hip-hop icon Rev Run; RZA, the Grammy-winning founder of Wu-Tang Clan; Good Charlotte co-founders Joel and Benji Madden; multiple Grammy nominee/producer/artist and official voice of South Florida DJ Khaled; and Grammy-winning songwriter/producer RedOne are confirmed panelists for BMI’s “How I Wrote That Song” 2012, slated for Saturday, February 11, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Key Club (9039 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069).…


From News, posted 1.26.12

Taylor Swift, Adele & Nicki Minaj Lead BMI Winners at American Music Awards

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Taylor Swift, Adele and Nicki Minaj triumphed at the 2011 American Music Awards, held Sunday, November 20 at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. BMI songwriters took home 76% of the fan-voted trophies, illustrating the effervescent popularity of the BMI catalog with listeners in all formats. Swift took home top Artist of the Year overall, as well as Favorite Female Artist and…


From News, posted 11.21.11

15 Years and Going Strong: BMI Songwriters Workshop with Jason Blume

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On a Tuesday in October, men and women form a line in BMI’s large lobby on Nashville’s Music Row. Some shoulder guitars and cradle weathered notebooks; others hold CDs carefully labeled with sharpie markers or iPods filled with homemade tracks. Teenagers and those old enough to be their parents and grandparents mingle, greeting one another quietly. Most spend most days in nine-to-five jobs or in school, crafting melodies and lyrics…


From News, posted 10.20.11

Adele Leads List of 2011 American Music Awards Nominees

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Adele leads the list of 2011 American Music Awards nominees, reaffirming that pop culture supremacy and artistic achievement are best enjoyed hand in hand. The U.K. phenom earned four nods, including Artist of the Year, as well as genre-specific pop or rock and adult contemporary nominations. Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, the Band Perry, and


From News, posted 10.13.11

Latin Elite Honored at 18th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards

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Kike Santander, Horacio Palencia, Espinoza Paz, & Universal Music Publishing Group Among Honorees en español BMI honored Latin music’s creators during the 18th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards, held tonight at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Master songwriter, producer, and musician Kike Santander received the BMI President’s Award, which celebrates his distinct and profound influence on the entire…


From News, posted 3.11.11

Kike Santander to Receive BMI President’s Award at 18th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards

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Event Honoring 2010’s Top Latin Songwriters to be Held March 10 in Las Vegas en español Kike Santander will receive the BMI President’s Award at the 18th annual BMI Latin Awards slated for March 10, 2011 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Delia Orjuela, BMI Vice President, Latin Music, the private…


From News, posted 2.03.11

Pitbull Starts a ‘Rebelution’ in the 305

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Yes, his bite is as big and as bad as his bark: With incendiary lyricism and blazing beats, Pitbull has become one of the most recognizable names in modern hip-hop. Now, with his new full-length, Rebelution, the Miami-based artist, born Armando Christian Pérez, is continuing his global domination. And a roster of hit-makers including producer Jim Jonsin, Lil Jon, Collipark, Play-N-Skillz…


From MusicWorld, posted 12.29.09

Archie Peña Rides the Pulse of the Global Groove

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Songwriter, master percussionist, producer and musical ambassador: Archie Peña is a whirlwind of kinetic creativity. A two-time BMI Award-winning songwriter and the co-writer of hits including “Hips Don’t Lie,” (Shakira); “Se Me Olvido Tu Nombre” (Shalim); “Te Quise Tanto" (Paulina Rubio); "No, No, No" (Thalia and Aventura), the Venezuelan-born Miami resident is also a seven-time Grammy-nominated producer. Having just concluded a…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.17.09

Grammy Winners and Nominees to Discuss ‘How I Wrote That Song’ at Key Club in LA

BMI Panel Discussion will Feature will.i.am, T-Pain, Chad Hugo (Neptunes), Makeba Riddick, Keri Hilson and Surprise GuestsBMI will present its annual “How I Wrote That Song” panel Saturday, February 7, from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Key Club (9039 Sunset Blvd.) in Los Angeles. Led by BMI’s Catherine Brewton, the discussion will feature insight from Grammy Award-winning singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer will.i.am, Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter, and producer…


From News, posted 1.28.09

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Recent Jennifer Lopez events

Mar 18 2009BMI Presents “A Conversation With The Industry”: New York
Feb 7 2009BMI “How I Wrote That Song” Panel: Los Angeles