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Holler Back: Patty Loveless Releases ‘Mountain Soul II’
With a voice like a wrecking ball made of honey, Patty Loveless tears into the opening lines of Harlan Howard’s 1962 classic “Busted,” the first song on Mountain Soul II, the long-awaited continuation of the critically acclaimed 2001 album that laid bare the Kentucky coal mining roots of the gold-selling, three-time CMA award winner. “Well the bills are all due and the baby needs…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.22.09
Joey + Rory: Together, Successful and Not Changing a Thing
“Whatever you do, don’t change.” That advice, offered by Naomi Judd to country duo Joey + Rory during their stint on CMT’s Can You Duet competition, is a sentiment shared by a growing legion of fans of the husband-wife team. Amazingly, the Nashville-based couple had never considered a career as a duo prior to their appearance on the CMT reality show. For the past decade-plus, Rory Feek…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.14.09
Lil Wayne Leads Grammy Field with Eight Nominations
Nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced by The Recording Academy on December 3, with superstar BMI songwriter/artist Lil Wayne topping the field with eight mentions. Other top BMI nominees included Kanye West, who earned six nods, while Alison Krauss and Radiohead received five each. The Eagles,
From News, posted 12.04.08
Matraca Berg, Tom Shapiro and John Hiatt to Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
BMI songwriters swept the short list of 2008 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees: hit writers Matraca Berg and Tom Shapiro will enter the elite ranks in the Songwriter category, while prolific songman John Hiatt stands ready to join the Hall in the Songwriter/Artist field. The candidates will officially be inducted Sunday, October 26 at the 39th Annual Nashville Songwriters Hall…
From News, posted 9.18.08
Marcia Ramirez Joins BMI
BMI is proud to welcome singer/songwriter Marcia Ramirez to its growing family. In addition to releasing three solo albums, the multi-instrumentalist has played with members of the musical elite including Rodney Crowell and Patty Loveless. Her 2007 collection of songs, Life Goes On, showcases Ramirez's vivid story-telling and nimble picking. Pictured at BMI are (l to r):…
From News, posted 11.30.07
BMI Sponsors First Annual Big State Festival
The Big State Festival will take over Texas World Speedway in Bryan/College Station, Texas, October 13 & 14. BMI is proud to sponsor the new breed of festival, which marries country lifestyle and music through two days of nonstop barbeque, stock-car racing and performances by over 50 artists, including BMI's Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw and Miranda Lambert. In addition to sponsoring…
From News, posted 10.05.07
Green Hills Music Group Signs Rick Giles
Green Hills Music Group recently signed their first BMI songwriter, veteran Rick Giles. Numerous contemporary country stars including Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Steve Wariner, Terri Clark and Patty Loveless, along with perennial favorites Tanya Tucker, Eddie Rabbitt, Charlie Pride and The Oak Ridge Boys, have all recorded Rick’s compositions.…
From News, posted 4.17.07
‘Would You Go with Me’ Crew Celebrates Trip Up the Charts
The two ambidextrous co-writers of Josh Turner's No. 1 hit "Would You Go with Me" attracted a crowd teeming with talent to BMI's Music Row offices recently. Legends John Prine and Cowboy Jack Clement were among those on hand to congratulate Shawn Camp, John Scott Sherrill and Josh Turner on a job well done.
From News, posted 11.21.06
Country Songwriter Kostas Performs for Montana Broadcasters
BMI Award-winning country songwriter, Kostas, performed recently for an enthusiastic group of radio and television executives who were attending the Montana Broadcasters Association Convention in Whitefish. Pictured after the performance are Mark Dixon, MBA President Don Richard of KATL-AM, MBA Executive Director Greg MacDonald, Fisher Radio's…
From News, posted 7.10.06
Nashville’s Hit Songwriters Showcase Their Craft in NYC for CMA Week
To celebrate the 2005 CMA Awards in New York City, some of Nashville's finest BMI songwriters will be performing at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) during "Country Takes NYC," a week of activities leading up to the 39th Annual CMA Awards. The showcases will take place on November 12 and 13.
From News, posted 11.08.05
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