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Captured at BMI Christian Music Awards 2003

BMI Christian Music Awards Honor the Genre’s Most Played Songs

Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall Takes Home Two of the Night’s Top Honors BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed songs on Christian radio and television during the BMI Christian Music Awards on April 21 at the company’s Music Row offices in Nashville. BMI named Casting Crowns’ “Voice of Truth” Song of the Year, while the group’s frontman Mark Hall earned the prestigious…


From News, posted 4.22.07

Steven Curtis Chapman Takes Home 50th Dove Award

Music history enthusiasts take note: On Wednesday, April 5, Christian music staple Steven Curtis Chapman had a night for the books as he was honored with his 50th Dove Award at the 37th Annual Gospel Music Awards in Nashville-a feat unparalleled by any other artist at any other major awards show.


From News, posted 4.10.06

GMA Nominations Praise BMI Gospel Music

BMI gospel artists and songwriters once again led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced last month. Presented by the Gospel Music Association during Gospel Music Week, the ceremony -- also known as the Dove Awards -- will be held April 5 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.


From News, posted 3.14.06

BMI Christian Awards Reveal ‘Glory Defined’ as Song of the Year

Four Share Publisher Prize BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards held June 20, with highest honors reserved for Building 429's "Glory Defined" as Song of the Year and Mark Hall as Songwriter of the Year. Christian Music Awards Photo Slideshow


From News, posted 6.20.05

Top Christian Artists and Writers in Spotlight at BMI Christian Music Awards on June 20

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2005 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 20. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Rock, Southern Gospel and Contemporary/Traditional categories. Phil Graham, Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, and Joyce Rice, Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, will present…


From News, posted 6.01.05

BMI Gospel Artists Win Big at GMA Awards

Many of BMI's top gospel music creators and performers were honored at the 36th Annual GMA Awards, presented last month at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Mark Hall earned quadruple trophies, including his second consecutive Songwriter of the Year award and Song of the Year honors for "Who Am I"; he also shared three wins, including Group of the Year, with his band, Casting…


From News, posted 5.01.05

GMA Names Crabb, Graham and Hall To Top Songwriter List

BMI affiliates Gerald Crabb, Brendan Graham (IMRO) and Mark Hall have been nominated for 2005 Songwriter of the Year by the Gospel Music Association (GMA). The winner will be named during the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards show on April 13, staged at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.


From News, posted 4.09.05

Casting Crowns, Crabbs Nab Top Dove Nominations

BMI gospel artists and songwriters led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced in Nashville. Casting CrownsGerald CrabbIsrael Houghton Casting Crowns reeled in…


From News, posted 3.27.05

Southern Gospel Music Guild Kicks Off Harmony Honors

BMI artists and writers claimed nearly all the awards given out at the 1st Annual Harmony Honors, created by the Southern Gospel Music Guild to honor to best in the genre. Gospel patriarch Gerald Crabb was named Best Songwriter; his children, the Grammy-nominated Crabb Family, were named Artist of the Year. Jason Crabb also earned the Male Vocalist nod, while Karen Peck Gooch…


From News, posted 12.16.04

BMI Christian Music Awards Set for June 21

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2004 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 21. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Rhythmic, Rock, Southern Gospel and Contemporary/Traditional Gospel categories.


From News, posted 6.13.04

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