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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…
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…
Leadership Music Honors The Bradleys
Leadership Music honored Music Row's First Family The Bradleys with the prestigious Dale Franklin Award during a recent gala and all-star musical tribute held August 26 in Nashville. Harold, Jerry, Patsy and Connie Bradley were honored along side the family's late patriarch Owen, for their substantial contributions to the very foundation of Nashville's music industry. Hosted by Brenda Lee, the evening featured stellar performances by Kenny Chesney, Mandy Barnett, Lee…
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…
Unconventional Songs Add Spice To Your Company Holiday Parties
Looking for a rockin' good time at your next company holiday party? A mix of non-traditional holiday songs might be the key to lighten the mood and create a more memorable event. How about the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick," written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, or "Ho Ho Ho Who'd Be a Turkey At Christmas," written by Elton John and…
A Sharp Sense of Humor, Keen Insight Score for Ray Stevens

If laughter is the best medicine, then Ray Stevens must be music's Marcus Welby, M.D. Like America's family doctor of humor, Stevens has for some 40 years now helped us chuckle at life and the world around us with his songs, and in process make people feel better. So when the terrorist attack of September 11 happened, it was only natural for Stevens to utilize his talents…
Unconventional Songs Add Spice To Your Company Holiday Parties
Looking for a rockin' good time at your next company holiday party? A mix of non-traditional holiday songs might be the key to lighten the mood and create a more memorable event. How about the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick," written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, or "Ho Ho Ho Who'd Be a Turkey At Christmas," written by Elton John…
‘Mayor of Music Row’ Charlie Lamb Feted at BMI Nashville
One of the unsung pioneers of Nashville�s music industry was honored at BMI (8/29) as Country Music Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee hosted the Charlie Lamb reception: "A Tribute To Charlie." More than 300 people were on hand to toast Charlie Lamb, legendary journalist, promoter, executive, humorist, publicist and actor who was a key player in Nashville�s evolution into a world-class entertainment center. BMI's Patsy Bradley began the evening's…
HoriPro Marks 10 Years in Music City
HoriPro Entertainment Group, with its BMI-affiliated publishing company Sixteen Stars Music, celebrates its 10th anniversary in Nashville this year. Among its current songwriting staff are BMI-affiliated Jerry Reed, Woody Mullis, Mike Geiger, John Ramey, Deborah Berwyn, Vickie Hopper, Jody Harris and Alan Laney. Hori's father founded the Tokyo-based parent company of the Nashville office; the company also maintains operations in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles.…
