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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
Richie McDonald Writes Songs From the Heart
For Lonestar frontman Richie McDonald, no award could mean more to him than one recognizing his work as a songwriter. That’s why the Texas native got misty-eyed at this year’s BMI Country Awards gala when he was named Songwriter of the Year, an honor he shared with Big & Rich’s Kenny Alphin and Harley Allen. McDonald was recognized for the hits…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.23.06
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
Marcus Hummon to Debut Music Drama ‘Surrender Road’ During CMA Week
BMI Award-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon, whose "Bless the Broken Road" is up for the 2005 CMA Song of the Year, will debut his music drama Surrender Road with the Nashville Opera the same week he attends the awards show in New York. The 39th annual CMA Awards show is set for Tuesday, November 15, and Surrender Road makes it world premiere Friday,…
From News, posted 11.14.05
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
Keith Urban, Toby Keith Lead BMI’s CMA Nominees
Country superstars Keith Urban and Toby Keith lead the list of BMI songwriters and artists nominated for the 39th Annual Country Music Association Awards. The announcement was made September 7 from New York City, this year's host city for the ceremony being held November 15 at Madison Square Garden. This is the first time in CMA history that the awards show is being held outside of…
From News, posted 9.07.05
BMI Gospel Artists Win Big at GMA Awards
Many of BMI's top gospel music creators and performers were honored at the 36th Annual GMA Awards, presented last month at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Mark Hall earned quadruple trophies, including his second consecutive Songwriter of the Year award and Song of the Year honors for "Who Am I"; he also shared three wins, including Group of the Year, with his band, Casting…
From News, posted 5.01.05
SRO at BMI-Sponsored CRS Show
BMI sponsored the standing-room-only CRS Live show at the recent Country Radio Broadcasters convention held in Nashville recently, where BMI songwriters Randy Scruggs, Bob DiPiero, Andy Griggs and Sara Evans played their songs to a crowd of over 1000 PDs, GMs and record executives. They also talked about the stories behind the music and shared their…
From News, posted 4.03.05
Casting Crowns, Crabbs Nab Top Dove Nominations
BMI gospel artists and songwriters led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced in Nashville. Casting CrownsGerald CrabbIsrael Houghton Casting Crowns reeled in…
From News, posted 3.27.05
CMT Music Awards Finals Favor Big & Rich, Toby and Tim
Big & Rich, Toby Keith and Tim McGraw led the BMI list of finalists for the 2005 CMT Music Awards, country music's only fan-voted awards show. Each act collected four nominations, including Video of the Year mentions. Keith Urban picked up three nominations, with Alison Krauss, Martina McBride and Rascal Flatts, two each.
From News, posted 3.21.05
McGraw and ‘Live Like You Were Dying’ Inspire Most ACM Nominations
With mentions in six categories, BMI superstar Tim McGraw is the top nominee in the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, announced March 3. In addition to entertainer and male vocalist praise, McGraw collected an album nomination for Live Like You Were Dying, with the title track earning him single, video and song of the year recognition.
From News, posted 3.07.05
McGraw, Keith and Big & Rich Lead First Round of CMT Music Awards
BMI superstars led the list of nominees for the 2005 CMT Music Awards, country music's only fan-voted awards show. Tim McGraw drew five mentions, with Big & Rich and Toby Keith receiving four each. Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Shania Twain and Keith Urban followed with three each.
From News, posted 2.28.05
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
Toby Keith Reclaims Lead in CMA Nods
Recognized in six categories, Toby Keith led the list of BMI-affiliated nominees for the 38th Annual Country Music Association Awards (announced August 30). Nominated for Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year for Shock'N Y'all, Keith also picked up Single and Music Video mentions for "I Love This Bar." He is also eligible for trophies as co-producer…
From News, posted 9.08.04
Brooks & Dunn and Toby Keith Are Five-Times Lucky with ACM Nods
BMI superstars Brooks & Dunn and Toby Keith received five nominations each when the nominees for the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced in Los Angeles on March 10. Brooks & Dunn …
From News, posted 3.11.04
Harlan Howard Birthday Bash Returns To Music Row
The Harlan Howard Birthday Bash, named for the late BMI legend who was known as the "Dean of Nashville Songwriters," is returning after a six-year absence. The concert, a fundraiser for the Nashville Songwriters Foundation, is set for Tuesday, September 16th in the parking lot of Off Broadway Shoes at 16th Avenue South and McGavock Street. Gates open at 5:30…
From News, posted 9.14.03
Del McCoury Strikes With ‘Lightning’ at 2002 IBMA Awards
The Del McCoury Band and the live concert recording Down From the Mountain, featuring artists from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, were each double winners at the 13th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, held October 17 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville.
From News, posted 10.29.02
Toby Keith Let Loose with 2002 CMA Nods
Finalists for the 36th Annual Country Music Association Awards (CMA’s) were recently announced at a press conference at the Coliseum in Nashville (8/29). Toby Keith received the top number of nominations among BMI writers with eight, including Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Album for Pull My Chain, Single and Song for "Courtesy of The Red, White & Blue (The Angry American)," and Video of the Year for "I…
From News, posted 9.02.02
Songwriting Trio ‘Living Well’ In The Country
Tony Martin, Mark Nesler, Tom Shapiro -- three songwriters at the top of their game -- were the guests of honor at a BMI Nashville celebration (7/12) for "Living and Living Well," recorded by George Strait on MCA Nashville. The song, published by Buna Boy Music, Glitterfish Music, Mosaic Music, Sony/ATV Tree, and Wenonga Music, was produced by Strait and…
From News, posted 7.19.02
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