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Captured at BMI Country Awards 2003
Musicians Hall of Fame Inducts BMI Pioneers
Industry admirers, peers, and contemporary stars gathered to salute the 2009 class of virtuosos inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame on Monday, October 12 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. BMI legends Chet Atkins, Fred Foster, Charlie Daniels, Billy Cox, and band Toto all became members of the prestigious club that already includes…
From News, posted 10.14.09
Donovan to be Named Icon at BMI London Awards
Donovan will be named a BMI Icon at the annual BMI London Awards, slated for Tuesday, October 6 at London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The invitation-only gala will recognize the UK and European songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters who have bestowed “a unique and indelible influence on generations of…
From News, posted 8.10.09
Kris Kristofferson to be Honored as Icon at 57th Annual BMI Country Awards
Kris Kristofferson will be honored as a BMI Icon at the 57th annual BMI Country Awards, the oldest awards saluting country's top music makers. Slated for Tuesday, November 10 at BMI's Music Row offices in Nashville, the black-tie, invitation-only gala will also celebrate the songwriters of the past year's most-performed country songs from the extensive BMI catalog. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters and artists…
From News, posted 6.30.09
Crosby, Stills & Nash Enter Songwriters Hall of Fame
Holland-Dozier-Holland Receive Johnny Mercer Award Crosby, Stills & Nash numbered among the elite few inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 18 in New York. Folk-pop pioneer James Taylor officially inducted the trio after performing a medley of CSN classics including “Love the One You’re With,” “Long Time Gone,” and “Teach Your Children.” Members of the Rock and Roll Hall of…
From News, posted 6.24.09
2009 Inductees Announced for Musicians Hall of Fame
The 2009 inductees into the Musicians Hall of Fame include a slew of BMI legends: Chet Atkins, Fred Foster, Charlie Daniels, Billy Cox, and band TOTO will all become members of the prestigious club that already includes Booker T. & The MGs, The Crickets, Duane Eddy, Al Kooper, The Memphis Horns, The…
From News, posted 6.08.09
Gamble & Huff Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards
Eight-Way Tie for Prestigious Songwriter of the Year Crown, ‘Bubbly’ Earns Song of the Year, & Universal Music Secures Publisher of the Year Honors BMI held its 57th Annual Pop Awards tonight, honoring Gamble & Huff as BMI Icons. Songwriter of the Year honors resulted in a record-setting eight-way tie this year, saluting Colbie Caillat, Polow Da Don, T-Pain, Alan Chang,…
From News, posted 5.20.09
Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Earns Record-Breaking 15 Drama Desk Nominations
Broadway musical 9 to 5 broke the record for the most Drama Desk Award nods in a single year when the prestigious ceremony’s annual round of nominees were announced Monday, April 27 in New York. Featuring music and lyrics by BMI Icon Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 garnered a staggering 15 nominations, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music. Parton composed 18 original songs for the…
From News, posted 4.28.09
Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift Earn Top Honors at 2009 ACM Awards
Carrie Underwood made history at the 44th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, as she became the seventh female in the organization’s history to take home the coveted entertainer of the year trophy. Underwood joins exclusive ranks featuring Shania Twain, Barbara Mandrell, the Dixie Chicks, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Reba McEntire,…
From News, posted 4.06.09
Gloria Estefan Named Icon at 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
En EspañolBMI held its 16th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, March 12 at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida. Gloria Estefan was named a BMI Icon; singer/songwriter Espinoza Paz earned his second consecutive Latin Songwriter of the Year; “A Ti Si Puedo Decirte” garnered Song of the Year honors for writer Javier Sanroman and publisher Siempre Music; and Editora…
From News, posted 3.12.09
Dolly Parton Enters Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Dolly Parton added another gold star to her long list of career accolades as she entered the Gospel Music Hall of Fame earlier this month. Already a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Parton was also named a BMI Icon in 2003. BMI songwriter and producer Lari Goss, whose résumé…
From News, posted 2.25.09
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