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It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere

BMI helped songwriter Don Rollins celebrate the success of his first #1 hit, " It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," with a rooftop party and hurricanes a-plenty at BMI Nashville. Other honored revelers included co-writer Jim Brown, publishers Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. and R. Joseph Publishing, and producer Keith Stegall. The CMA Award-nominated song was recorded by Arista artist Alan Jackson with Jimmy Buffett and is featured on Jackson's…


From News, posted 10.28.03

BMI Serves Almo-Irving for Acoustic Lunch

BMI hosted Almo-Irving Music and three of its songwriters at the August installment of Acoustic Lunch. Featured during the midday song-pitching session were Mercury Nashville artist Anthony Smith, Bekka Bramlett and Jennifer Schott. Pictured at BMI Nashville are (front row) Anthony Smith, Jennifer Schott and Bekka…


From News, posted 9.10.03

Nashville Songwriters Head to Key West

The Hog's Breath 8th Annual Key West Songwriter's Festival (May 7-10) had no trouble attracting top talents. The event, sponsored by BMI, features various songwriters and performers from Nashville for four days of great entertainment. The Key West Songwriter's Fest offers fans a chance to meet and mingle with their favorite songwriters, and listen to the works of the up and comers. Among the surprises…


From News, posted 5.21.03

Key West Festival Features BMI Songwriting Stars

The 8th Annual Key West Songwriters' Fest is set for May 7th through May 10th, in Key West, Florida. BMI is again a major sponsor of the event, which features top songwriters/performers from Nashville for four days of top shelf entertainment. Other Platinum Record Sponsors of the festival are Bacardi, Budweiser, Ocean Key Resort, Louie’s Backyard, Hog’s Breath, and Mango’s.


From News, posted 3.24.03

Anthony Smith

Mercury Nashville artist Anthony Smith, whose debut album, If That Ain't Country, was one of country music's most exciting releases of 2002, recently signed a songwriters agreement with BMI. In addition to the title track, the album also boasts "John J. Blanchard" and the current single, "Half A Man." Brooks…


From News, posted 2.20.03

Time Is Right For ‘What About Now’

Songwriter Aaron Barker celebrated his seventh #1 song during a recent party at BMI Nashville; in fact, ""What About Now" spent five weeks at the top of the country charts. Recorded by Lonestar on their 3x-platinum BNA Records release Lonely Grill, "What About Now" is published by O-Tex Music and Barker's company, Blind Sparrow Music. Among Barker's other #1 hits are the George…


From News, posted 1.15.01

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