Gospel / Christian
BMI Celebrates Black History Month with the Trailblazers of Gospel Music and Chair Susan Davenport Austin’s “In Black America” Interview on NPR

African American songwriters and composers have significantly contributed to all of the genres that BMI represents from jazz to pop, rock, hip-hop, classical, R&B, urban, and every other type of music there is. This month BMI is proud to recognize Black History Month in February’s MusicWorld Online by celebrating some of the year-round achievements of BMI’s Trailblazers of Gospel Music Honorees Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, and Kurt Carr, and…
Video of the Month: February 2013

Gospel Great Kurt Carr interviewed at BMI’s Trailblazer of Gospel Music Awards
Photos of the Month: February 2013

2013 Trailblazer honorees Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins and Kurt Carr pause for a photo at the 14th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon, held Friday, January 18 in Nashville
The Numbers Are In. BMI Writers Take More Than 53% of the 2013 GRAMMYS!

Year after year, we are proud that BMI songwriters have taken home a majority of The GRAMMYS, and 2013 is no exception. This time around, BMI writers claimed an impressive 53+% of the awards. Some of the evening's most memorable highlights include: BMI songwriters Jack Antonoff and Jeff Bhasker winning Song of the Year for “We Are Young;” fun. being crowned Best New Artist; Gotye's infectious track "Somebody That I…
BMI Honors Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins & Kurt Carr at 14th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon

BMI brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, and Kurt Carr at its 14th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon today in Nashville. In addition, the event, held at Rocketown, also recognized BMI’s Most-Performed Gospel Song of the Year: Kirk Franklin’s “I Smile.” The song, pulled…
BMI Brings Songwriters and Businesses Together

Sheryl Crow Rocks Marriott Conference BMI and Marriott International joined forces to present an intimate evening with pop legend Sheryl Crow at the hotel company’s 2012 annual owners meeting held on October 30th at the Marriott Beach Resort on Marco Island, FL. Crow performed many of her biggest hits including “All I Wanna Do”, “If it Makes You Happy” and “Soak up the Sun” in front of an…
Gospel’s Finest to be Honored at 2013 BMI Trailblazer Awards

BMI is set to salute gospel leaders Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins and Kurt Carr at its 14th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville. Gospel luminaries CeCe Winans and Donnie McClurkin will host the prestigious event. The event is slated for Friday, January 18, the day before the 28th Annual Stellar Awards, at Rocketown (601 Fourth Avenue South). Gospel music’s premier songwriters, brightest stars and…
BMI Christian Music Awards Honor Genre’s Most-played Songs

BMI celebrated the songwriters and music publishers behind the past year’s most-performed songs in Christian music tonight during the organization’s annual Christian Music Awards, held at BMI’s Nashville offices on Music Row. Consistent chart-topper tobyMac earned his third consecutive Christian Songwriter of the Year crystal and shares the 2012 honor with Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall, singer/songwriter Matt Maher, Southern gospel staple Kyla Rowland and hit songwriter/producer Chris Stevens. The…
BMI Songwriters Win 62% of 2012 Billboard Music Awards

BMI songwriters scored 62% of the Billboard Music Awards handed out on Sunday, May 20 in Las Vegas. BMI’s commanding majority spanned pop, dance, hip-hop, country and contemporary Christian music wins, reflecting the diversity and unparalleled popularity of the BMI repertoire. With 12 trophies, Adele led the BMI surge, while Lil Wayne followed with four awards.
BMI Christian Artists Win Big at 2012 Dove Awards

The 43rd annual Dove Awards celebrated Christian music’s top artists, songwriters, albums and songs on Thursday, April 19 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. The winners’ list features established BMI favorites alongside exciting up-and-comers, underscoring the strength and diversity of BMI’s extensive faith-based repertoire. Jason Crabb took home two huge wins: Male Vocalist and Artist of the Year. Rock outfit NEEDTOBREATHE earned Group of the Year,…
