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While the recording of Country music is said to have begun when Fiddlin’ John Carson laid down his version of “Little Old Log Cabin Down The Lane” for the Okeh label in 1923, the genre achieved mass-market appeal with the emergence of Nashville as the capital of Country music... read more
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Come Join the Ride at BMI’s Tailgate Party During the CMA Music Festival
The second annual BMI Tailgate Party at LP Field will showcase a top-notch lineup of country music’s best emerging bands, continuing Broadcast Music, Inc.’s support of songwriters as they find their way to success in the industry. Touted as the “Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience,” the 2013 CMA Music Festival will take over downtown Nashville on June 6-9, 2013. Last year’s BMI Tailgate Party headliners, Florida Georgia Line, became the…
From News, posted 5.16.13
Come Hang Out at the BMI Stage in Gulf Shores
BMI is sponsoring its first-ever BMI stage at the 4th annual Hangout Music Festival May 17-19, 2013, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and you’re invited! Who’s playing, you ask? In order of appearance: Colin Lake - Friday, May 17, at 12:30 p.m. Luella & the Sun - Friday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m. The Weeks - Friday, May 17, at 5:00 p.m.…
From News, posted 5.08.13
BMI Writers Lead With 80 Percent of 2013 CMT Nominations
Country stars Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Miranda Lambert have each racked up four 2013 CMT Music Award nominations for their videos or performances on CMT. In addition, newcomers Florida Georgia Line have an impressive three nominations along with Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and
From News, posted 5.08.13
BMI Mourns the Loss of Country Music Legend George Jones
Incomparable country crooner and longtime BMI member George Jones died Friday, April 26, 2013, at the age of 81. Jones started recording hits in the 1950s and had announced that his final show would be in November 2013, when he planned to retire from touring. Along with his numerous hit records (including million-seller and multiple award-winning smash “He Stopped Loving Her Today” written by BMI Icon…
From News, posted 4.26.13
BMI Members ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement and Bobby Bare To Be Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame
BMI songwriters "Cowboy" Jack Clement and Bobby Bare are among the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Considered the highest honor in the genre, the Country Music Hall of Fame was created in 1961 by the Country Music Association as a way to recognize those individuals in both the creative and business communities who have made significant contributions to the format. "'Cowboy' has been responsible for…
From News, posted 4.26.13
Country Music Conference Rocks Europe
The first CMA/BMI Sponsored Country Music Conference took place at The Newport Bay Club in Disneyland Paris last month. The event, which was also sponsored by Disney Media and others, was attended by more than 70 delegates from all over Europe, including broadcasters, managers, publishers and promoters, with the express aim of bringing together key individuals to promote Country Music throughout Europe.
From MusicWorld, posted 4.16.13
77% of 2013 ACM Awards Go Home With BMI Writers
Another triumph came for BMI’s country genre at the Academy of Country Music awards ceremony in Las Vegas on April 7, 2013. Some of the night’s big BMI winners were: Luke Bryan, who took Entertainer of the Year; Jason Aldean, who won for Top Male Vocalist; Miranda Lambert, who was named Top Female Vocalist; Eric Church, whose “Chief” won Album of the Year; and Lambert and Shelton’s “Over You,” which…
From News, posted 4.11.13
BMI Nashville Hosts Press Lunch for Top BMI Live Earner Granger Smith
BMI singer/songwriter Granger Smith performed three songs off his new album “Dirt Road Driveway” and answered questions from local and national press about being a top earner in the BMI Live program on Tuesday, March 26 in Nashville. The recently upgraded program now makes it easier for BMI performing songwriters who play their music in any size venue to be paid for those performances, and Smith,…
From News, posted 4.01.13
New Faces Show Rocks Country Radio Seminar
It was a big night for BMI at the New Faces Show, the concert that closed out the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville earlier this month (3/1/13). 4 of the 5 acts are BMI songwriters. Jana Kramer, Brantley Gilbert, Florida Georgia Line and Easton Corbin all rocked the house and brought the crowd to their feet with stellar performances. Florida Georgia Line’s closing set was highlighted by an appearance from…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.19.13
10 Questions: Holly Williams
One might expect Holly Williams to have been raised on tour buses and limousines, hobnobbing with country legends and rock stars. After all, as the daughter of Hank Williams Jr. and granddaughter of Hank Sr., she’s certifiable country music royalty. But Williams says no. “I grew up very normal,” she says. “I didn’t go to an awards show until I was 26. I went to fewer than 15 concerts my…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.19.13
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