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BMI Hosts Reception for Congresswoman Mary Bono
Congresswoman Mary Bono (R-CA) visited BMI Nashville's offices recently for a reception in her honor. Songwriters and music industry executives gathered to chat with and show support for Bono, who viewed the Nashville stop as a vital key to maintaining her strong ties to the country's creative community. "We are proud to welcome such a strong advocate of the goals and issues of our community into our house," Writer/Publisher Relations…
From News, posted 6.27.06
Rascal Flatts ‘Bless the Broken Road’ on Journey to #1
Rascal Flatts and BMI Award-winning songwriters Bobby E. Boyd and Marcus Hummon were center stage during a party hosted by BMI in honor of their #1 hit, "Bless the Broken Road." Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member Jeff Hanna, who co-wrote the song, was recovering from the flu and unable to attend.
From News, posted 3.21.05
Montgomery Gentry’s ‘My Town’ Settles On Platinum
Award-winning country duo Montgomery Gentry recently celebrated platinum sales success for their third Columbia Records CD My Town. The album yielded the smash hits "Speed," "Hell Yeah" and the title track. The duo's Carrying On album is approaching platinum, and their debut release, Tattoos & Scars is already certified for sales in excess of one million copies. …
From News, posted 4.12.04
Lonestar Sits on the ‘Front Porch’ at the Top of the Charts
BMI brought the outside inside as the setting of the #1 celebration for "My Front Porch Looking In," written by BMI affiliates Richie McDonald of Lonestar and Frank Myers along with Don Pfrimmer. Joining in the celebration were Lonestar members Dean Sams, Michael Britt and Keech Rainwater. "My Front Porch Looking In," from Lonestar's BNA album Greatest Hits: From There To Here,…
From News, posted 10.08.03
BMI Honors Top UK, European Writers and Publishers at London Awards
BMI tonight (9/16) saluted the top UK and European songwriters and publishers in the pop, urban, country, dance, college and film/TV music genres at its 2003 London Awards. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honors the most performed songs on US radio and television written by members of its sister performing rights organizations, was hosted by BMI President & CEO Frances W. Preston along with BMI Senior Vice President…
From News, posted 9.15.03
You Gotta ‘Believe’ It’s Another #1 Hit for Diamond Rio
BMI Award-winning writers Skip Ewing and Donny Kees celebrated their third #1 single together during a party hosted by BMI Nashville for "I Believe." [kneeling] RLG's Joe Galante, Diamond Rio's Marty Roe, BMI's Thomas Cain, Diamond Rio's Brian Prout, producer Mike Clute, [standing] Modern Management's Ted Greene, Arista's Bobby Kraig,…
From News, posted 7.21.03
Danny Wells Checks In With Million-Airs
BMI Award-winning songwriter Danny Wells recently added to his collection when he was presented with Million-Air certificates for three songs: the three-million performance "Check Yes Or No," a #1 smash for George Strait; and the one-million performance hits "Couldn't Last A Moment," recorded by Collin Raye, and "This Everyday Love," by Rascal Flatts. Based on an average length of three minutes, one…
From News, posted 7.15.03
They Like To Spend
Industry friends and fans filled Nashville's Douglas Corner Café to congratulate songwriters Jeffrey Steele and Danny Wells on their #1 hit "These Days" (2/26). The crowd included celebrants from the song's team of publishers --Gottahaveable Music, Irving Music, Songs of Teracel, Songs of Windswept Pacific and Sony/ATV Tree -- and producers Mark Bright and Marty Williams. Recorded by Lyric Street artists
From News, posted 3.07.03
Windswept Pacific Music
photo: BMI/Brian Tipton BMI recently visited Windswept Pacific Music in Nashville for lunch and a sampling of songs from its top writers. Among those attending the luncheon were BMI writers Jeffrey Steele, Sherri� Austin, Bobby Bare Jr., John…
From News, posted 12.10.01
‘I Hope You Dance’ Steps to ‘Song Of The Year’ Tune at 49th Annual BMI Count
BMI staged the 49th edition of its Country Awards last night, with ultimate honors saved for “I Hope You Dance,” songwriters Toby Keith, Marv Green and Aimee Mayo, and publishing titan Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. BMI Citations of Achievement were presented by President & CEO Frances W. Preston and Vice President Paul Corbin to the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s 50 most performed songs…
From News, posted 11.06.01
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