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March 18, 2008

Songwriters Kelly Willis, Chip Taylor and Shawn Phillips Tell Tales at SXSW BMI Panel

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Pictured are (l to r): BMI's Jody Williams, Chip Taylor, Kelly Willis, Shawn Phillips and BMI's Phil Graham.

BMI presented popular SXSW panel Songwriters Tell Tales Thursday, March 13, at the Austin Convention Center. Moderated by BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville Jody Williams, the in-depth discussion delved into the business and art of both intellectually and lucratively successful songwriting. The panel relied on a diverse hive of creative minds, including Kelly Willis, Shawn Phillips and Chip Taylor.

More coverage of BMI's activities at SXSW2008 is available here.