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Songwriter Sean Garrett Poses Triple Threat on the Charts

Congratulations to BMI Award-winning songwriter Sean Garrett, who scored big with the top three songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for the second consecutive week. Garrett is credited with the hit singles "Grillz" by Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali and Gipp, "Check On It" by Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug and "Run It!" by Chris Brown in…


From News, posted 1.29.06

BMI Honors Top European Writers, Publishers at 2005 London Awards; Steve Winwood Named a BMI Icon

BMI saluted the top European songwriters and publishers in the pop, urban, country, dance, Latin, college, Christian and film/tv music genres at its 2005 London Awards held November 29. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honors the most performed songs on U.S. radio and television written by members of its foreign sister societies, was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Senior Vice…


From News, posted 11.28.05

3 Doors Down, Lil Jon, EMI Top BMI Pop Awards; Paul Simon Honored as Icon

BMI announced its 53rd Annual BMI Pop Awards on May 17, with top honors given to 3 Doors Down's "Here Without You" as Song of the Year, Lil Jon as Songwriter of the Year, and EMI Music Publishing as Publisher of the Year. Pop Awards Photo Slideshow2005 BMI Pop…


From News, posted 5.17.05

BMI Celebrates Urban Music at 2004 Awards with Top Writers, Producers, Publishers

Al Green Honored as BMI ICON BMI saluted the premier R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 2004 BMI Urban Awards, staged tonight (8/27) at the Grand Ballroom at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Pictured at the 2004 BMI Urban Awards are…


From News, posted 8.26.04

Chapman, Haun, Stewart Aim High With Dove Nominations

Nominees for the 35th Annual Dove Awards were announced recently at a press conference at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center, and BMI songwriter/artists led the way in multiple nominations. Wayne Haun Steven Curtis Chapman Pete Stewart …


From News, posted 3.31.04

BMI Celebrates Urban Music at 2003 Awards Ceremony

Isaac Hayes Honored as BMI ICON BMI saluted the top R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 2003 Urban Awards, staged last night (8/5) at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. The black-tie ceremony was hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston, with Executive Vice President Del Bryant and Assistant Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations…


From News, posted 8.05.03

Stars Coming Out For BMI Urban Awards 2003

BMI announced today the first confirmed attendees to its Urban Awards 2003, to be held Tuesday, August 5 at Club Tropigala at the Fountainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Scheduled to perform a salute to BMI ICON honoree Isaac Hayes are Anthony Hamilton (Arista Records), former backup singer for D'Angelo and one of Rolling Stone magazine's 10 Artists to Watch…


From News, posted 7.27.03

BMI Celebrates Urban Music at 2002 Awards Ceremony

BMI saluted the top R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 2002 Urban Awards, staged August 6 at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. The black-tie ceremony, hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston, with Senior Vice President Performing Rights-Writer/Publisher Relations Del Bryant and Assistant Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, saw a record six…


From News, posted 8.06.02

Stars Coming Out for 2002 BMI Urban Awards

BMI has announced the first confirmed attendees to its Urban Awards 2002, scheduled for August 6 at Club Tropigala at the Fountainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Among the urban songwriters and publishers to be recognized and on hand at the first-ever ceremony are rappers N.O.R.E., Cam’Ron, Big Tymers, Lil' Wayne, Juvenile, Neptunes, Rockwilder, singer


From News, posted 7.24.02

BMI Urban Award Winners Announced

BMI has announced the winners of its 2001 Urban Awards. The presentation, scheduled for October 3 in Miami, has been postponed. A new date will be announced. Click here for the complete winners list Click here for the Billboard #1 R&B/Hip Hop Songs In addition to the song awards, BMI also named the 2000-2001 Top Producers Awards and Billboard, the music trade magazine, announced the…


From News, posted 10.02.01

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