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Honesty, Emotional Sincerity Are Keith Urban’s Hallmarks
To say the past year has been a whirlwind of change for Australian Keith Urban would be an understatement, considering he married actress Nicole Kidman in June, checked himself into rehab in October, and released his new album, Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing, in November. Marriage to a major movie star no doubt increased media attention on the country artist tenfold, but it also seems…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.12.07
2007 ACMs Tout Carrie Underwood and ‘Give It Away’ to Writers Anderson and Johnson
Call her a phenomenon-a wunderkind-but leave "newcomer" monikers behind when attempting to describe country superstar Carrie Underwood. BMI's Underwood took home three trophies at the Academy of Country Music Awards Tuesday night in Las Vegas for Top Female Vocalist, Album and Video of the Year. The wins officially recognized Carrie Underwood's substantial contributions to the country music format and her unfaltering momentum.
From News, posted 5.18.07
Brooks & Dunn Top BMI’s 2007 ACM Nominee List
Brooks & Dunn emphasized their perennial honky tonkin’ dominance with an exclamation point when the 2007 Academy of Country Music Award nominees were announced Monday, March 5. The longtime BMI affiliates snagged seven nominations, with an eighth nod tacked on to Ronnie Dunn‘s list for his role as a producer. The duo has been honored by the Academy more than any…
From News, posted 3.07.07
Trent Summar
Not that labels in music matter much — at least they shouldn’t — but Trent Summar has an evocative and altogether hard-to-resist term for the music he makes: Farm rock. That probably says it well enough. But in case further explanation helps, we’re talking about that intersection where Chuck Berry rock and George Jones country converge. We’re talking about love songs that veer off the beaten path with honest slices…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.12.06
‘Would You Go with Me’ Crew Celebrates Trip Up the Charts
The two ambidextrous co-writers of Josh Turner's No. 1 hit "Would You Go with Me" attracted a crowd teeming with talent to BMI's Music Row offices recently. Legends John Prine and Cowboy Jack Clement were among those on hand to congratulate Shawn Camp, John Scott Sherrill and Josh Turner on a job well done.
From News, posted 11.21.06
Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood Win Big at 40th Annual CMA Awards
Big wins for BMI affiliates including powerhouse pair Brooks & Dunn, explosive newcomer Carrie Underwood, fan and critical favorite Keith Urban, and multiplatinum-selling Rascal Flatts dominated the 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards, held Nov. 6 in Nashville. The ceremony, which took place downtown at Gaylord Entertainment Center, featured a slew of live performances and plenty of extra room…
From News, posted 11.06.06
Brooks & Dunn Lead CMA Nominees List
Charismatic country twosome Brooks & Dunn leads the impressive list of BMI nominees for 40th annual Country Music Association Awards. The nominees, announced Wednesday, August 30, include two BMI inductions into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame: influential musician and producer Harold Bradley and legendary singer Sonny James. The new Hall of Fame members will be formally inducted during the CMA Awards ceremony in Nashville November 6.
From News, posted 8.31.06
Five For Fighting
It requires considerable artistic agility to write deeply personal songs that also reflect the broader world. That’s just what platinum-certified Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik and his band Five For Fighting has consistently accomplished on each of his previous CDs. Now with Two Lights, his new Aware/Columbia release, John delivers his most personal album to date, creating nothing less than an American family portrait. John’s…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.17.06
Christian Country Music Celebrates the Year’s Best
BMI Christian country artists and songwriters top the list of nominees for the 12th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards, being held at Nashville's Acuff Theater on Nov. 9. The awards are presented and voted on by members of the Christian Country Music Association (CCMA) and will serve as the endnote to the organization's week-long conference, which takes place Nov. 5-9.
From News, posted 8.10.06
BMI Welcomes Chas Sandford
BMI is proud to welcome veteran songwriter Chas Sandford to its family. Sandford, who has been a part of the success of legendary band Chicago for the past 20 years as a songwriter and producer, composed one of the most played songs of all time, "Missing You," made famous by John Waite, but also a No. 1 hit for both Tina Turner and Brooks…
From News, posted 7.12.06
BMI Country Stars Win Big at ACM Awards
The 41st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards provided a welcome excuse for Music City to invade Sin City Tuesday night (5/23), and there were plenty of experiences that, luckily, won't stay in Vegas. Top Male Vocalist Keith Urban (left) shares the stage with 21-time ACM winning duo
From News, posted 5.24.06
BMI Artists Vie for Fan-Voted CMT Music Awards
BMI country stars Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood lead an all-star list of nominees with three nods each in this year's CMT Music Awards race. The only awards show whose winners are strictly determined by the fans, the annual ceremony celebrates the music videos that make the biggest splash throughout the year.…
From News, posted 3.21.06
Country Vets, New Faces Among ACM Nominees
BMI superstars Brooks & Dunn continue to solidify their position as one of the top country acts of all time with another five Academy of Country Music Award nominations, announced March 8. The pair is up for Entertainer, Top Vocal Duo, Single Record, Song and Video of the Year for "Believe."
From News, posted 3.13.06
‘Come A Little Closer’ Moves to the Top of the Charts
BMI songwriter/producer Brett Beavers was among the guests of honor at a recent #1 celebration for "Come A Little Closer" held at BMI's Music Row offices. Co-written and recorded by Dierks Bentley and published by Sony/ATV Tree, the song spent three weeks at the top of Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, with appearances on the Hot 100, Hot Digital Songs and Pop 100 charts…
From News, posted 2.16.06
It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend
BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.
From News, posted 12.11.05
BMI Honors Top European Writers, Publishers at 2005 London Awards; Steve Winwood Named a BMI Icon
BMI saluted the top European songwriters and publishers in the pop, urban, country, dance, Latin, college, Christian and film/tv music genres at its 2005 London Awards held November 29. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honors the most performed songs on U.S. radio and television written by members of its foreign sister societies, was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Senior Vice…
From News, posted 11.28.05
McGraw, Peas Double Winners at AMAs
With two awards each, country superstar Tim McGraw and hip-hop outfit the Black Eyed Peas led the list of BMI winners at the 33rd Annual American Music Awards held November 22 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
From News, posted 11.22.05
Country Goes Urban at CMA Awards
BMI's biggest country songwriters and artists led the list of winners at the 39th annual Country Music Association Awards held November 15 in New York City, marking the first time "country music's biggest night" has been held outside of its traditional home in Nashville.
From News, posted 11.15.05
Nashville’s Hit Songwriters Showcase Their Craft in NYC for CMA Week
To celebrate the 2005 CMA Awards in New York City, some of Nashville's finest BMI songwriters will be performing at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) during "Country Takes NYC," a week of activities leading up to the 39th Annual CMA Awards. The showcases will take place on November 12 and 13.
From News, posted 11.08.05
Mariah Carey Tops List of AMA Nominees
Comeback queen Mariah Carey leads the list of BMI artists and songwriters nominated for the 33rd annual American Music Awards with four nods, including Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Album in both the pop/rock and soul/r&b categories. Her multiplatinum album The Emancipation of Mimi, which held the #1 spot on the Billboard Albums chart for several weeks, remains in the Top 10 more than five months after…
From News, posted 9.22.05
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