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Kentucky might be the Bluegrass State, but the state of bluegrass these days has evolved into a musical global village. From the rousing success of the movie soundtrack O Brother, Where Art Thou? to retro-roots recent efforts by Patty Loveless, Dolly Parton and Tom T. Hall, bluegrass is flourishing like Southern kudzu. And, just as the Beatles twisted,…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.26.02

BMI Talents Rewarded with Americana Awards Nominations

BMI writers and artists claimed a majority of the nominations for the debut Americana Awards Show, created by the Americana Music Association to recognize artistic merit and achievement in the Americana music format. Gillian Welch and The Flatlanders -- Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock -- received nominations in three categories: Album, Song and Artist of the Year. Double nominees were


From News, posted 8.19.02

‘O Brother’ Soundtrack Rules 44th Annual Grammy Awards

The soundtrack to the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? was the surprise winner at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, presented on February 27 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The multi-platinum album took home five Grammys including the coveted Album of The Year award, besting works by U2, Bob Dylan, OutKast and India.Arie. Produced by BMI songwriter/producer T Bone Burnett who was named Producer of the Year,…


From News, posted 2.27.02

Photos from BMI’s IBMA Nominees Party

BMI's Mark Mason and Thomas Cain served as hosts at a party in the Galt House Hotel for International Bluegrass Music Association Awards nominees. Thomas Cain, Rhonda Vincent, IBMA's Dan Hays, Mark Mason Tom T. Hall, Del…


From News, posted 10.09.01

Rhonda Vincent, Dan Tyminski Rake in Top Bluegrass Honors at IBMA Awards

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Dan Tyminski, and the soundtrack from the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? shared the bulk of the honors at the 12th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, held October 4th at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville. Click here to see photos from BMI's IBMA Nominees Party


From News, posted 10.09.01

BMI Dominates Best of Bluegrass in IBMA Nominations

Final nominees have been announced for the 11th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, and BMI songwriters dominate the list of bluegrass excellence. Hosted by BMI Award-winner Marty Stuart, the IBMA Awards are scheduled for October 19, at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville. BMI songwriters swept all five slots for Song of the Year, with writing partner Larry Cordle and Larry Shell posting two…


From News, posted 8.30.00

MusicCountry Circles The Globe

Gaylord Cable Networks celebrated MusicCountry and MusicCountry.com with a party held at BMI Nashville during Fan Fair week. MusicCountry will offer viewers a broad mix of country, rock, folk and �roots� music programming when it launches in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific later this year. BMI�s Roger Sovine, Paul Brandt, Gaylord Cable Networks� Cindy Wilson…


From News, posted 7.06.00

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