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Indie Spotlight: Garrett Pierce

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Garrett Pierce pens songs that peek into that same dark, yet optimistic place that Henry Miller and Leonard Cohen tapped into. His voice seems to soar alongside acoustic ballads or dirgey rock songs with the emotional confidence of someone who has found his path after years of yearning. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, Garrett spent the last decade in San Francisco…


From News, posted 4.08.11

Allen Toussaint to be Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

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BMI great Allen Toussaint will become the newest member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 42nd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. The star-studded event is slated for Thursday, June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Additional special award honorees will be announced soon. A giant among giants, Allen Toussaint has helped define the New Orleans’ sound and influenced legends on…


From News, posted 2.22.11

Leonard Cohen, David Foster Among BMI Greats Honored at 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony

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BMI legends Leonard Cohen (SOCAN) and David Foster were officially welcomed into the Songwriters Hall of Fame during the organization’s annual ceremony, staged Thursday, June 17 in New York. The Hall of Fame saluted Cohen’s rich catalogue with performances by an all-star lineup that included BMI trendsetter kd lang and Judy Collins, while Foster performed his soaring “I Have Nothing” alongside up-and-comer Charice.


From News, posted 6.21.10

Taylor Swift to Receive Hal David Starlight Award

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Taylor Swift will receive the prestigious Hal David Starlight Award during the 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards dinner, slated for Thursday, June 17 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel. In making the announcement, Hal David, Chairman/CEO of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, emphasized the magnitude of Swift’s breakthrough: "Taylor Swift is one of the brightest musical talents to emerge in recent years, and represents the…


From News, posted 5.17.10

Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct Leonard Cohen and David Foster

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BMI legends Leonard Cohen (SOCAN) and David Foster will become members of the elite Songwriters Hall of Fame during the organization’s 41st annual induction ceremony, slated for Thursday, June 17 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Leonard Cohen has long-since defied easy categorization. After receiving considerable recognition and, ultimately,…


From News, posted 2.17.10

Taylor Swift Wins Album of Year at 2010 Grammys

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Taylor Swift capped off her past year of pop culture domination with four career-defining wins, including the coveted Album of the Year for Fearless, during the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday, January 31 in Los Angeles. She and her producer, fellow BMI songwriter Nathan Chapman, took the stage, as Swift proclaimed how thankful they were to be able to take the trophy “back…


From News, posted 2.01.10

Recent Leonard Cohen events

Jun 17 2010Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: New York