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Carole King Named BMI Icon at 60th Annual BMI Pop Awards
Global music rights leader Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) honored the songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed songs tonight at the organization’s 60th annual Pop Awards, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Carole King received the BMI Icon Award recognizing the “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers” she has made through her incomparable catalog as a songwriter and recording artist. Ester Dean, more
From News, posted 5.16.12
BMI Tailgate Party to Debut at 2012 CMA Music Festival
BMI will help make downtown Nashville’s beloved celebration of all things country music even bigger with the introduction of the BMI Tailgate Party at the 2012 CMA Music Festival, Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10. Located right off the Cumberland River outside LP Field, the new stage will feature BMI’s rising stars, songwriters behind the hits, honky tonk heroes and guitar gods, and serving as rowdy warm-ups before the… more
From News, posted 5.16.12
Edward M. Cramer: 1925-2012
Former BMI President Edward M. Cramer passed at away at age 86 at his Englewood, NJ home on May 1. No cause of death has been given. Mr. Cramer was president of BMI from 1968 to 1986, during which time the company’s revenues rose from $26.6 million to more than $189 million, while royalty distributions to BMI’s songwriters, composers and music publishers increased from $21 million to $162 million. Mr.… more
From News, posted 5.15.12
10 Questions: Rolfe Kent
Rolfe Kent, composer of Sideways, About Schmidt, Up in the Air and the theme for TV's Dexter, is this year's recipient of BMI's Richard Kirk Award for career achievement. Kent's penchant for finding fresh sounds, and his delicate musical touch for films that combine both comedy and drama, have made him a sought-after composer in Hollywood -- despite the fact that he is largely… more
From News, posted 5.14.12
60th Annual BMI Student Composer Award Winners Announced
Nine young classical composers, ages 16 to 27, have been named winners in the 60th Annual BMI Student Composer Awards. Composer and Jury member Joseph Schwantner, BMI President and CEO Del Bryant and BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson announced the decisions of the jury and presented the awards at a reception held May 11, 2012 at the Jumeirah Essex House Hotel in New York City.… more
From News, posted 5.14.12
BMI Nashville Office Earns Historical Marker
The west lawn bordering BMI’s offices on Music Row in Nashville now features an historical marker commemorating the original building and groundbreaking mission of the company. Granted by the Metropolitan Historical Commission of Nashville and Davidson County, the marker is one of just over 140 such designated sites in the area. BMI’s Nashville office continues to operate out of the building under the same free-to-join, open-door policy that initially so… more
From News, posted 5.10.12
BMI Now Accepting Entries for Music 101: Feedback Listening Session
BMI is now accepting entries for Music 101: Feedback, an exclusive listening session that provides up-and-coming r&b and hip-hop songwriters and producers the opportunity to play their songs for a panel of industry leaders. Panelists will be announced soon. Presented by BMI, Music 101: Feedback is slated for Wednesday, May 23 at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills (9350 Civic Center Drive, Suite 130), from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.… more
From News, posted 5.02.12
2012 Tony Nominations Go to BMI Composers
Nominees for the 66th annual Tony Awards include top-drawer members of BMI’s musical theatre family. Legendary composer Alan Menken and esteemed songwriter Jack Feldman will vie for best original score thanks to their work on Newsies, which garnered a total of eight nods. Menken composed the music for the Disney production, while Feldman wrote the lyrics. Newsies is also up for best… more
From News, posted 5.01.12
BMI Songwriters Win 70% of 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards
BMI’s elite Latin songwriting family won a commanding 70% of the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards, held Saturday, April 26 in Miami and broadcast live on Telemundo, which reports that a cumulative audience of 5.6 million viewers tuned in to watch the ceremony – the largest audience in the network’s 14-year history of airing the show. Veteran reggaeton master Don Omar and breakout urban bachata star… more
From News, posted 5.01.12
Woody Guthrie To Receive Inaugural Songwriters Hall of Fame Pioneer Award
Legendary BMI songwriter Woody Guthrie will be the recipient of the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame Pioneer Award, to be presented at the 43rd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 14, 20102 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The Pioneer Award has been established to honor the career of a historic creator of a major body of musical work that… more
From News, posted 5.01.12
American Youth Symphony Presents Danny Elfman Project
The American Youth Symphony in Los Angeles will launch the Danny Elfman Project on Sunday, May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Sponsored by BMI, the three-year initiative will explore and celebrate the film music of iconic BMI composer Danny Elfman through panel discussions and performances. At 4 p.m. on May 6, Danny Elfman will join film music historian Jon Burlingame for an in-depth symposium discussing the… more
From News, posted 4.30.12
MusicWorld Vol. 10, 4.12: Songwriter news, Q&A’s, advice & more
Check out the new issue of BMI MusicWorld, featuring advice and insight including… Important stories for working songwriters from Slate, Atlantic Cities, AdAge and more. The Krayolas: “We’re making money, making royalties thanks to BMI, because we have taken the steps to get organized with our music and get the music the respect it deserves." Marty Stuart: “We all begin by being… more
From News, posted 4.30.12
Remembering Joel Goldsmith: 1957-2012
Brilliantly eclectic BMI composer Joel Goldsmith died on Sunday, April 29. He was 54. An expert in composing for science fiction and fantasy, Goldsmith worked in television, film and video games. His knack for otherworldly scores came naturally – he was the eldest son of legendary late BMI composer Jerry Goldsmith. Joel Goldsmith served as the main composer for television series Stargate SG-1, for which he… more
From News, posted 4.30.12
BMI Talks Songwriting at “How I Wrote That Song” during Billboard Latin Music Conference
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BMI presented the anticipated annual installment of its popular “How I Wrote That Song” series at the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards in Miami on Wednesday, April 25 at the JW Marriott Marquis. The discussion featured insight into the art and business of songwriting from hit-makers Chino & Nacho, Horacio Palencia, Gocho and… more
From News, posted 4.27.12
Rising Superstars Shine at BMI’s “Live From Loews” Showcase
Atlanta’s music community gathered for an evening of smooth sounds by bourgeoning pop and r&b talents at BMI Presents: Live From Loews the “Know Them Now” edition, held Thursday, April 26 in Atlanta. Four auspicious acts, Kalenna, India Shawn, Tiffany Bleu, and Shay Mooney, wowed a standing-room-only crowd at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. Singer/actress Brandy and multi-talented T-Pain mingled at the must-attend… more
From News, posted 4.27.12
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,… more
From News, posted 4.23.12
BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop ‘Smoker’ Set for April 26
The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop will present the BMI Workshop Smoker on April 26 at BMI’s New York headquarters, located at 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 30th floor. The event, produced by Frank Evans and Frederick Freyer, will feature new works by members of the Workshop, including Kate Anderson and Elyssa Samsel, Gary Apple, Raymond Bokhour and… more
From News, posted 4.20.12
Remembering Dick Clark: 1929-2012
Dick Clark, the gracious and towering ambassador of American popular music and mainstream youth culture, passed away on Wednesday, April 17 in Santa Monica, California. He was 82. After stints as a television announcer and DJ, Clark began the career that would eventually unfold into a media empire with a humble local dance show in Philadelphia. It was a simple but powerful concept: kids dancing to… more
From News, posted 4.19.12
Carlos Santana Honored by BMI Board of Directors at NAB Convention
The BMI Board of Directors celebrated the incredible career of BMI legend Carlos Santana at its annual dinner, held Tuesday, April 17 during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. The BMI Board presented a special citation to Santana, honoring his “gift of brilliant music that has thrilled audiences in millions of performances on radio, television, recordings, acclaimed film scores and extraordinary live… more
From News, posted 4.18.12
Sundance Institute’s ComposersLab: LA Set for May 12
The Sundance Institute’s Film Music Program will present the ComposersLab: LA on Saturday, May 12 at Downtown Independent Theatre (251 South Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012) in Los Angeles. The event is an incredible educational opportunity – a one-day version of the institute’s Summer Lab. Leading composers Blake Neely (The Mentalist, The Pacific, Political Animals, Brothers & Sisters), Cliff Martinez (Drive,… more
From News, posted 4.18.12
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