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Bravo to Air Song Hall Awards Show July 18

Bravo presents the exclusive two-hour television broadcast of the 35th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards, the National Academy of Popular Music's annual celebration of the work and lives of the composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world. The awards show will air on the NBC-affiliated cable network on Sunday, July 18, at 9pm, and again on Wednesday, July 21, also at…


From News, posted 7.19.04

Song Hall Inducts Class of 2004

The Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, held its 35th annual induction ceremony and awards dinner on June 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The show was taped by Bravo and will air on the NBC-affiliated cable network on Sunday, July 18 at 9pm.


From News, posted 6.30.04

BMI Stars Head Song Hall Class of 2004

The Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, has announced the list of honorees for the 35th annual induction and awards dinner, scheduled for Thursday, June 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.


From News, posted 5.18.04

Music Heals and Unifies America During Crisis

In times of crisis, anger, and grief, the American people seek the comforting and unifying power of music to ease the collective pain of the nation. The phenomenon was especially evident after the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania when songs of patriotism, hope and platonic love surged in popularity for radio and television broadcasts and public gatherings. "Music is a means of communication…


From News, posted 9.26.01

“American Pie” More Than Just a Song

Thirty years ago, singer/songwriter Don McLean accomplished what every artist dreams of: He composed a masterpiece. Titled "American Pie," McLean's tune lamenting U.S. cynicism and eulogizing late rock pioneers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper has achieved mythic status. The song topped the pop charts for four weeks in 1971 and has since become as much a…


From MusicWorld, posted 3.31.00

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