June 27, 2006

News, Legislation

BMI Hosts Reception for Congresswoman Mary Bono

Congresswoman Mary Bono (R-CA) visited BMI Nashville's offices recently for a reception in her honor. Songwriters and music industry executives gathered to chat with and show support for Bono, who viewed the Nashville stop as a vital key to maintaining her strong ties to the country's creative community. "We are proud to welcome such a strong advocate of the goals and issues of our community into our house," Writer/Publisher Relations VP Jody Williams explained. "We are all grateful to her for her continued dedication and wish her much success."

BMI's Jody Williams welcomes guests to BMI Nashville's Writer/Publisher lobby. Pictured are (l to r): BMI's Larry Stevens and Jody Williams, Rep. Mary Bono, and BMI's Fred Cannon

Bono's keen interest in copyright issues is genuine: She manages the catalogue of her late husband, BMI songwriter Sonny Bono, and is a key proponent of the creative arts, serving on Congress's Intellectual Property Committee.

BMI's Thomas Cain, Diamond Rio's Brian Prout and BMI's Shelby Kennedy

BMI songwriter Danny Wells and BMI's David Preston

photos by Kay Clary

In this story: Sonny Bono, Diamond Rio, Danny Wells

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