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Grammys on the Hill Calls for Better Copyright Protection

BMI was proud to partner with the Washington, DC Chapter of the Recording Academy to host its annual signature advocacy event, Grammys On The Hill, recognizing outstanding legislators and artists who have improved the environment for the music community. The gala evening took place September 8 at the Willard Inter-Continental Hotel in Washington, DC.


From News, posted 9.09.04

McKeehan/ Franklin Top 34th Annual Dove Nominations

Nominees for the 34th Annual Dove Awards were recently announced at a press conference at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center (1/14), and BMI songwriter/artists led the way in multiple nominations. Toby McKeehan topped the list with nine nods including Artist, Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Song and Modern Rock/Alternative Song. Kirk Franklin earned eight total mentions including Contemporary Gospel Song and Contemporary Gospel Album. Producer Wayne Haun claimed…


From News, posted 2.03.03

BMI Christian Music Awards Proclaim Dottie Peoples’s ‘Testify’ Song of the Year

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards last night, with highest honors reserved for Dottie Peoples’s “Testify,” songwriter/publisher Toby McKeehan, Achtober Songs, and EMI Christian Music Publishing. Paul Corbin, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, and Joyce Rice, Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, handed out the Citations of Achievement recognizing 28 songs among six categories, with…


From News, posted 6.24.02

BMI Christian Music Awards Will Shine Light on Songs June 24

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2002 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 24. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Inspirational, Rock, Southern Gospel and Urban Gospel categories.


From News, posted 6.10.02

Schultz and Nordeman to Host BMI-Sponsored GMA Songwriter’s Showcase

The musical highlight of Gospel Music Week (April 20-25 in Nashville) is shaping up to be the GMA Songwriter's Showcase, scheduled for Sunday, April 21 from 9:30-11:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Suites. Sponsored by BMI and hosted by Mark Schultz and Nichole Nordeman, this showcase is an annual celebration of the year's best songs, featuring performances by…


From News, posted 3.14.02

BMI Sings Praises at Christian Music Awards

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards on June 25, with highest honors reserved for Yolanda Adams's &quotOpen My Heart," songwriters Steven Curtis Chapman and Toby McKeehan, and EMI Christian Music Publishing. Paul Corbin, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville and Joyce Rice, Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, handed…


From News, posted 6.24.01

BMI Shines Light On Dove Songwriters At Showcase

BMI Nashville helped kick-off Gospel Music Week 2001, themed "Music Without Walls," by presenting the Songwriter Showcase on Sunday evening, April 22. The purpose of the event was "to showcase and celebrate songwriters," and the packed ballroom at the Hilton Suites was testament to the power of the music and messages. Nicole C. Mullen and Aaron Wiburn co-hosted.


From News, posted 4.29.01

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Mark Schultz admits that when it comes to his songwriting, art definitely imitates life - more specifically it imitates life at Nashville's First Presbyterian Church, where Schultz serves as youth director. Schultz' self-titled Word debut album struck a chord with listeners and earned the young artist seven Gospel Music Association Dove Award nominations, including Songwriter, Male Vocalist, New Artist, and Song of the Year…


From MusicWorld, posted 2.28.01

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