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Alejandro Escovedo: Not Fade Away
If life was fair, Alejandro Escovedo would probably be dead or in jail—and he would also almost certainly be recognized as one of the greatest songwriters in the world. A last man standing of not just bands, but entire scenes and genres, Escovedo has survived nearly thirty years of near misses—with fame and death alike—to emerge, with a gracious sense of understatement and a punk-rock grain of…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.31.09
deSol
They hail from the coastal New Jersey stomping ground that spawned Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and Blues Traveler, two acts that experimented with Latin sounds on tracks like “Rosalita” and “Runaround.” Now, with the release of their new Adrenaline Records album On My Way, Garden State rockers deSol complete the circle begun by their forebears. Described as “rock ‘n’ roll with a Latin soul,”…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.18.07
BMI Sponsors Entertainment Law Institute Seminar
Continuing its keen devotion to matters that directly affect songwriters, BMI is a proud sponsor of the 16th Annual Entertainment Law Institute seminar being held on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin, Texas. Presented by the Texas Bar CLE and the Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, the event will explore the increasingly fluid…
From News, posted 10.05.06
BMI Pop Awards Honor Crosby, Stills & Nash as Icons at 54th Annual Ceremony
Rockers Maroon 5 Share Songwriter of the Year Crown with Rapper Lil Jon and See 'She Will Be Loved' Named Song of the Year; EMI Music Repeats Publisher Win BMI staged its 54th Annual Pop Awards on May 16, with top honors given to BMI Icons Crosby, Stills & Nash; Jesse Carmichael, Ryan Dusick, Adam Levine and Mickey Madden of Maroon 5 and Lil Jon as Songwriters of the…
From News, posted 5.16.06
It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend
BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.
From News, posted 12.11.05
BMI in the Spotlight at Atlantis Music Conference
BMI is proud to once again sponsor the Atlantis Music Conference & Festival being held August 10-13 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel in downtown Atlanta, GA. BMI will present a broad array of events during the three-day conference, including an artist showcase, a private VIP cocktail reception, and several informative panels featuring BMI executives.
From News, posted 7.31.05
3 Doors Down, Lil Jon, EMI Top BMI Pop Awards; Paul Simon Honored as Icon
BMI announced its 53rd Annual BMI Pop Awards on May 17, with top honors given to 3 Doors Down's "Here Without You" as Song of the Year, Lil Jon as Songwriter of the Year, and EMI Music Publishing as Publisher of the Year. Pop Awards Photo Slideshow2005 BMI Pop…
From News, posted 5.17.05
Icon Tribute Celebrates Three Decades of Santana Success
As the first Icon to be honored at the BMI Latin Awards, Carlos Santana has enjoyed a long and varied career. First exploding into the popular consciousness via his incendiary performance at the original Woodstock festival, Santana’s music has remained relevant through nearly 30 years of trends and fashion. A deeply spiritual man, Santana also regularly devotes himself to charitable works, most recently at a February 11…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.20.05
McGraw, Keith and Big & Rich Lead First Round of CMT Music Awards
BMI superstars led the list of nominees for the 2005 CMT Music Awards, country music's only fan-voted awards show. Tim McGraw drew five mentions, with Big & Rich and Toby Keith receiving four each. Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Shania Twain and Keith Urban followed with three each.
From News, posted 2.28.05
Ray Charles and ‘Company’ Top List of BMI Grammy Winners
Legendary soul singer Ray Charles, whose posthumously-released album of duets Genius Loves Company earned him five trophies at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, leads the list of BMI winners, announced last night (2/13) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Charles' Album of the Year win marked the first time the top album prize has gone to a deceased artist since John Lennon received…
From News, posted 2.13.05
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