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BMI Welcomes Arlis Albritton

Arlis Albritton now calls BMI home. An EMI writer, Arlis is universally counted among Nashville’s finest crop of up-and-comers; his growing catalog includes three cuts on Julie Roberts’s critically acclaimed Men and Mascara and two tracks on new duo Halfway to Hazard’s debut, along with tunes recorded by Keith Anderson and Diamond Rio. Pictured are (l to…


From News, posted 7.26.07

Jason Matthews Joins BMI

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BMI recently welcomed songwriter Jason Matthews to its growing family. Voted 2006's Music Row Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, Matthews' hits include Billy Currington's "Must Be Doing Something Right" and Julie Roberts' "Break Down Here". His work and catalog have catapulted Matthews into Nashville's tight-knit circle of auspicious up-and-comers.


From News, posted 7.06.07

Country Vets, New Faces Among ACM Nominees

BMI superstars Brooks & Dunn continue to solidify their position as one of the top country acts of all time with another five Academy of Country Music Award nominations, announced March 8. The pair is up for Entertainer, Top Vocal Duo, Single Record, Song and Video of the Year for "Believe."


From News, posted 3.13.06

Keith Urban, Toby Keith Lead BMI’s CMA Nominees

Country superstars Keith Urban and Toby Keith lead the list of BMI songwriters and artists nominated for the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards. The announcement was made September 7 from New York City, this year's host city for the ceremony being held November 15 at Madison Square Garden. This is the first time in CMA history that the awards show is being held outside of…


From News, posted 9.07.05

BMI, A&E Networks Team for ‘Bio Country’ Series

BMI has teamed with A&E Television Networks to produce a breakthrough series of on-air promotional commercials for The Biography Channel's new "Bio Country" series. The series of documentaries explores the life stories of leading country artists, including songwriting greats Sam Phillips, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Tim McGraw, Buck Owens, Barbara Mandrell, Brenda Lee, Clint Black, Dixie Chicks, the…


From News, posted 5.31.05

Nashville Divas Take Manhattan

BMI New York will host "Nashville Divas in the Round" at the Living Room (Ludlow Street between Stanton & Rivington) on April 20 at 6pm. This unique showcase will feature some of Music City's best female singer/songwriters including Kylie Sackley, Shelly Fairchild, Stephony Smith and Lisa Carver. Admission is free. Kylie Sackley Kylie Sackley, 22, currently resides in Nashville, more than 10,000 miles from…


From News, posted 4.12.05

CMT Music Awards Finals Favor Big & Rich, Toby and Tim

Big & Rich, Toby Keith and Tim McGraw led the BMI list of finalists for the 2005 CMT Music Awards, country music's only fan-voted awards show. Each act collected four nominations, including Video of the Year mentions. Keith Urban picked up three nominations, with Alison Krauss, Martina McBride and Rascal Flatts, two each.


From News, posted 3.21.05

McGraw and ‘Live Like You Were Dying’ Inspire Most ACM Nominations

With mentions in six categories, BMI superstar Tim McGraw is the top nominee in the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, announced March 3. In addition to entertainer and male vocalist praise, McGraw collected an album nomination for Live Like You Were Dying, with the title track earning him single, video and song of the year recognition.


From News, posted 3.07.05

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

Toby Keith Reclaims Lead in CMA Nods

Recognized in six categories, Toby Keith led the list of BMI-affiliated nominees for the 38th Annual Country Music Association Awards (announced August 30). Nominated for Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year for Shock'N Y'all, Keith also picked up Single and Music Video mentions for "I Love This Bar." He is also eligible for trophies as co-producer…


From News, posted 9.08.04

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