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Bobby Braddock, Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson, Sony/ATV & More Honored at 2011 BMI Country Awards
BMI celebrated the songwriters and publishers behind country music’s most-performed songs of the past year during the 59th annual BMI Country Awards. BMI staged the event in its Nashville offices, located in the heart of Music Row, where behind-the-scenes hit-makers and center stage superstars came together to toast one another as songwriters. Rhett Akins and Dallas Davidson share the Songwriter of the Year crown. Georgia natives and close…
From News, posted 11.08.11
Bobby Braddock to be Honored as Icon at 59th BMI Country Awards
BMI will honor Bobby Braddock as a BMI songwriting Icon during its 59th annual Country Awards. The private ceremony is slated for Tuesday, November 8 at BMI’s Music Row offices in Nashville. The Icon award is given to BMI songwriters who have had a “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Braddock, who will be celebrated with an all-star musical tribute that evening, joins a…
From News, posted 10.03.11
Singer/Songwriter Andrew Gold Dead at 59
Singer/songwriter Andrew Gold, who had a Top 10 hit in 1977 with "Lonely Boy," died of a heart attack June 3 in Los Angeles at age 59. Gold became the leader of Linda Ronstadt's band in the early ’70s and was featured on Ronstadt's 1974 hit album Heart Like a Wheel. He was also the writer of "Thank You For Being a Friend," which became the theme song for the…
From News, posted 6.06.11
David Foster Named BMI Icon at 59th Annual BMI Pop Music Awards
BMI held its 59th annual Pop Music Awards tonight at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Visionary songwriter and producer David Foster was celebrated as a BMI Icon in recognition of his “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Lady Gaga, Jason Derülo and JR Rotem all became the BMI Pop Songwriters of the Year. Gaga, Derülo and…
From News, posted 5.18.11
NARM Law Conference Set for May 12
The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) will orchestrate its Los Angeles Entertainment & Technology Law Conference on Thursday, May 12 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. Sponsored by BMI, the event kicks off with a networking lunch at noon, which is followed by a stacked lineup of panels until 5:30 p.m. The schedule features in-depth presentations and discussions that “intersect technology, copyright and law issues that are at the…
From News, posted 4.13.11
David Foster to be Named BMI Icon at 59th Annual BMI Pop Music Awards
Event Honoring 2010’s Top Pop Songwriters to be Held May 17 in Los Angeles David Foster will be celebrated as a BMI Icon at the 59th annual BMI Pop Music Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 17 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Barbara Cane, BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los…
From News, posted 3.28.11
Taylor Swift, Liz Rose, Billy Sherrill & More Honored at 2010 BMI Country Music Awards
BMI saluted the songwriters and publishers behind country music’s most-performed songs of the past year tonight during the 58th annual BMI Country Awards. The ceremony was held in the company’s Music Row offices. BMI President & CEO Del Bryant hosted the gala with Jody Williams, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville. At 20 years old, Taylor Swift became the youngest person ever to win the…
From News, posted 11.09.10
The Genius of Billy Sherrill
The word genius is bandied about far too often. Sometimes flippant but often rooted in the depths of fervent, if over-eager, admiration, the label has lost some of its luster. “She’s a genius” just doesn’t sparkle like it used to. But listen: Billy Sherrill is a genius. Listen to Tammy Wynette’s “’Til I Can Make It on My Own.” The song seems to tremble…
From MusicWorld, posted 11.09.10
Billy Sherrill to be Honored as Icon at 58th Annual BMI Country Awards
BMI will name Billy Sherrill, the father of the contemporary country sound, a BMI Icon during its 58th annual Country Awards, slated for Tuesday, November 9 at the organization’s Music Row offices in Nashville. In addition to crowning Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year, the black-tie ceremony will celebrate the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s 50 most-performed country songs from the BMI catalog. The…
From News, posted 10.01.10
will.i.am to Receive President’s Award at BMI Urban Music Awards Sept. 10
BMI will present the BMI President’s Award to will.i.am during the organization’s annual Urban Awards ceremony Friday, September 10. Staged at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, the invitation-only event salutes the creators and publishers of the most-performed urban songs of the previous year. BMI President & CEO Del Bryant will share hosting duties with Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta.…
From News, posted 8.05.10
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