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10 Questions With Ali Dee
The first thing one notices when meeting Ali Dee Theodore, 42, who goes by Ali Dee, is his intense charisma and the passion and drive he has for his work, which involves running his highly successful business, DeeTown Entertainment, a one-stop-shop music factory. Behind closed doors in his high-tech suite of production studios are writers, producers, musicians, artists and engineers crafting diverse music for blockbuster films…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.22.13
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
Listen to the Sounds of SXSW
The BMI songwriters playing at SXSW this year are a talented bunch! To listen to some of them just click on the links below and get a taste of what’s going on in Austin this week! Playlists …
From News, posted 3.11.13
BMI to Showcase Rock, Indie Sounds at SXSW
BMI has partnered with South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival to provide back-to-back days of music, which will highlight a different sound each night. On Wednesday, March 13, Bar 96, 96 Rainey Street in Austin, is the place to be. BMI’s Rock/Indie showcase sponsored by SynchTank will feature a buzz-worthy mix of artists and bands so profound in their musical statements that you are sure to…
From News, posted 3.08.13
BMI Announces the Line-up for Round 2 of ‘Road To Bonnaroo’
BMI’s Road to Bonnaroo 2013 (RTB 2013) brings Nashville’s indie bands and music fans together for the fifth consecutive year to select three homegrown artists ready to represent the city’s bustling music scene on a national stage. Round one was held on February 25, and Nashville-based Alanna Royale won over the crowd and judges, earning a coveted spot at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival slated for June 13-16,…
From News, posted 2.28.13
BMI Mourns the Loss of BMI Member Shadow Morton
BMI songwriter and producer Shadow Morton, who wrote 60’s megahits for the Queens girl group the Shangri-Las as well as others, died of cancer on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 in Laguna Beach, California at the age of 71. Mr. Morton first introduced the world to the Shangri-Las who had their first hit in 1964 with Mr. Morton’s “Remember (Walking in the Sand),” the first song he ever wrote. The song…
From News, posted 2.19.13
BMI’s February Indie Spotlight Rocks
This month's round of Indie page picks may differ in genres—alt-rock, folk, blues—but there's a common thread: absolute songwriting talent. Take a look at The Romans, Gentlemen and Scholars, Shannon LaBrie, SJ, Magnets & Ghosts, Chaos Chaos, DeVotchKa and
From News, posted 2.15.13
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…
From News, posted 2.13.13
GRAMMY Winners & Rock Hall of Famers Celebrate “Muscle Shoals” at BMI Snowball
BMI and the Sundance Film Festival presented the 11th annual Sundance Snowball music showcase in Park City, Utah on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. This year’s Snowball was held at the Sundance House presented by HP and celebrated the music documentary “Muscle Shoals,” which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. BMI’s VP, Film/TV Relations, Doreen Ringer Ross and “Muscle Shoals” Director Greg “Freddy” Camalier were on hand to discuss the…
From News, posted 1.25.13
BMI Writers are the People’s Choice for 2013
62% of the People’s Choice Awards announced on January 9, 2013, in the music categories went to BMI writers. Here’s the breakdown: People’s Choice Hip-hop Artist: Nicki Minaj People’s Choice R&B Artist: Rihanna People’s Choice Band: Maroon 5 People’s Choice Country Artist: Taylor Swift People’s Choice Breakout Artists:
From News, posted 1.14.13
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