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Lamont Dozier to Lead USC Songwriting Seminar
The USC Thornton School of Music is presenting a Spring Songwriting Seminar and Workshop in Orange County with Chris Sampson, songwriting instructor at USC, and legendary BMI songwriter and USC Thornton artist-in-residence Lamont Dozier. The event is scheduled for May 3-4 at USC Orange County Center, 2300 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. The two-day event, scheduled to run 8:30 a.m.…
From News, posted 4.28.08
Newly Launched Copyright Alliance To Promote Creativity, Jobs and Growth Through Copyright
Leading members of Congress have offered bipartisan encouragement to the newly launched Copyright Alliance, a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization dedicated to promoting the value of copyright as an agent for creativity, jobs and growth. The Alliance comprises 29 member organizations from the worlds of entertainment, arts, technology and sports, and represents an estimated 11 million Americans working in copyright-related industries. Its executive director, Patrick Ross, is a former journalist and…
From News, posted 5.22.07
BMI Board Salutes Dolly Parton
BMI’s Board of Directors saluted legendary BMI songwriter Dolly Parton at its 59th annual dinner honoring the Directors of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), held April 17 in Las Vegas. Hosted by BMI Board Chairman Cecil L. Walker and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, the dinner was held at the Bellagio hotel during the NAB convention.
From News, posted 4.18.07
Legendary Songwriter Lamont Dozier Entertains Top Sales Execs
Radio broadcasting group New Northwest Broadcasters honored their top sales executives at special dinner held December 6 in Seattle that featured a performance by legendary BMI songwriter Lamont Dozier. Pictured after the performance are NNB EVP/CFO Trila Bumstead, NNB President Pete Benedetti, BMI songwriter…
From News, posted 12.12.05
BMI Parties With BMG at 2005 Conference
BMI's Barbara Cane was on hand at a recent kick-off party for BMG Music Publishing's 2005 Managing Directors Conference. Held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, guests included BMI songwriters Joss Stone and Beau Dozier, son of legendary Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier.
From News, posted 4.07.05
Carlos Santana to Be Honored as BMI Icon at 12th Annual Latin Awards
Dinner and Ceremony to Be Held April 21 in Las Vegas BMI today announced that multiple Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Carlos Santana will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music performing right organization's 12th annual Latin Awards. The dinner and ceremony will be held April 21 at The Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in…
From News, posted 1.23.05
Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Casey Beathard Lead Winners at 2004 BMI Country Awards
Loretta Lynn Honored as BMI ICON BMI saluted the premier country music songwriters, artists and publishers at its 2004 Country Awards, staged last night (11/8) at the BMI offices on Music Row in Nashville. Country Awards Event Photos Crystal Gayle; BMI President & CEO Del…
From News, posted 11.07.04
Loretta Lynn to be Honored as BMI ICON at 52nd Annual Country Awards Nov. 8
Legendary BMI songwriter and recording artist Loretta Lynn will be honored as a BMI ICON at the performing rights organization's 52nd annual Country Awards. The gala awards and dinner will be held November 8 at BMI Nashville's Music Row offices. Lynn, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, will be saluted for her…
From News, posted 9.29.04
Van Morrison to be Honored as BMI ICON at London Awards Oct. 5
Legendary BMI songwriter and recording artist Van Morrison will be honored as a BMI ICON at the performing rights organization's annual London Awards. The gala awards and dinner will be held October 5 in the Grand Ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel in that city. Morrison, who is a member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame,…
From News, posted 9.22.04
BMI Celebrates Urban Music at 2004 Awards with Top Writers, Producers, Publishers
Al Green Honored as BMI ICON BMI saluted the premier R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 2004 BMI Urban Awards, staged tonight (8/27) at the Grand Ballroom at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Pictured at the 2004 BMI Urban Awards are…
From News, posted 8.26.04
Urban Awards to Honor Al Green as BMI ICON on Aug. 27
BMI has announced that legendary soul songwriter and recording artist the Rev. Al Green will be honored as a BMI ICON at the performing rights organization's 4th annual Urban Awards. The gala awards and dinner will be held August 27 at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. Green, who was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall…
From News, posted 7.13.04
Lamont Dozier Sings the Songs of Success
To paraphrase an old adage: Lamont Dozier gathers no moss. You might think that someone who’s had a hand in writing 54 #1 songs (including such classics as “Baby Love,” “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “Reach Out, I’ll Be There”); won innumerable accolades (including Grammys, Golden Globes and three consecutive BMI “Songwriter of the Year” awards); and, via the Holland-Dozier-Holland team,…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.03.04
Stevie Nicks Wins in a ‘Landslide’ at BMI Country Awards; Steele Named Songwriter of the Year
Special Tribute Honors Dolly Parton as BMI ICON BMI presented its Country Awards last night (11/4), recognizing the songwriters and publishers of the past year's 50 most performed country songs. Ultimate honors went to the Stevie Nicks-penned "Landslide" as Song of the Year; to Jeffrey Steele as Songwriter of the Year; and to Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville as Publisher of the Year. A highlight of…
From News, posted 11.03.03
Dolly Parton to be Honored as BMI ICON at Country Awards
Dolly Parton will be honored as a BMI ICON for her "unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers" during a special tribute at the 51st annual BMI Country Awards on November 4. BMI President & CEO Frances W. Preston will make the presentation during the black-tie gala, staged at the performing rights organization's Music Row home. …
From News, posted 11.02.03
Stars Coming Out For BMI Urban Awards 2003
BMI announced today the first confirmed attendees to its Urban Awards 2003, to be held Tuesday, August 5 at Club Tropigala at the Fountainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Scheduled to perform a salute to BMI ICON honoree Isaac Hayes are Anthony Hamilton (Arista Records), former backup singer for D'Angelo and one of Rolling Stone magazine's 10 Artists to Watch…
From News, posted 7.27.03
LA Heroes Honored at Governor’s Luncheon
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy presented its annual Heroes Awards June 19 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Honorees included music industry executive Clarence Avant, film composer/songwriter Randy Newman and artist Lionel Richie who each received the prestigious Governors Award in recognition of their creative and artistic talents and their service to the Recording Academy. BMI's Barbara Cane served as a…
From News, posted 6.24.03
BMI Sponsors Kaua`i Music Festival
BMI was a proud sponsor of the 1st annual Kaua`i Music Festival, a four-day celebration of the art of songwriting. The Festival, which took place June 1-4 on the island of Kaua`i in Hawaii, gave aspiring songwriters the opportunity to learn and improve their craft under the tutelage of some of the best songwriters in the world. The multi-faceted event featured seminar style instruction for small groups of songwriters in…
From News, posted 6.16.03
Isaac Hayes to Be Honored as BMI ICON at 3rd Annual Urban Awards Aug. 5
BMI today announced the music performing rights organization's 3rd Annual Urban Awards will be held August 5 at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. The invitation-only gala will be the kick-off event to the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Conference & Awards being held August 6-8.
From News, posted 6.08.03
BMI Salutes Top Names in Music at 51st Annual Pop Awards
Legendary Songwriting Trio Holland-Dozier-Holland Honored as ICONS BMI saluted the past year's 50 most performed songs during the 51st Annual BMI Pop Awards tonight, with superlatives reserved for Nickelback's "How You Remind Me" as Song of the Year, Irv Gotti as Songwriter of the Year and EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc. as Publisher of the Year. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara…
From News, posted 5.13.03
Holland-Dozier-Holland To Be Honored As Icons At BMI Pop Awards
Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland, the legendary songwriting trio and principal creators of the early Motown sound, will be honored as the 2003 BMI ICON recipients, it was announced today. They will receive their awards at the 51st annual BMI Pop Awards dinner on May 13 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. BMI President & CEO…
From News, posted 4.20.03
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