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CMA Awards Toast BMI Country A-List
All eyes turned to Nashville Wednesday, November 12 as the 42nd Annual CMA Awards celebrated the standouts from the last year in country music. BMI artists and songwriters walked away with a slew of the ceremony’s red-letter awards, including Female Vocalist, New Artist, Vocal Group and Vocal Duo of the Year. Carrie Underwood Tony Brown
From News, posted 11.14.08
Hank Williams, Jr., Taylor Swift, Casey Beathard, Sony/ATV Earn Top BMI Country Honors
The 56th Annual BMI Country Awards celebrated the genre’s elite Tuesday, November 11 at BMI’s Music Row offices in Nashville. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville Jody Williams, the black-tie ceremony toasted the writers and publishers of the past year’s 50 most-performed country songs in the BMI repertoire. See All 2008 Award-Winning Songs …
From News, posted 11.11.08
The Eagles Lead BMI Nominees for 2008 American Music Awards
Venerable rock legends the Eagles lead the BMI charge of the recently announced American Music Award nominees. With four nominations encompassing Artist of the Year, Favorite Band, Favorite Album, and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, the Eagles leave no doubt of their sustained artistic dominance. The Eagles Chris Brown Lil Wayne BMI trendsetters
From News, posted 10.20.08
Broadcasters Reception Enjoys Musical Treat and Honors Milestone
BMI’s Darlene Rosado was one of many who attended the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Association’s (NASBA) Fall Meeting reception during the NAB Radio Show in Austin, TX. The reception, held September 20, featured BMI songwriter Monte Warden, who performed “Desperately,” the hit song he co-wrote for George Strait, as well as other tunes penned for Carrie Underwood, Patti Loveless, George…
From News, posted 9.26.08
BMI Artists Dominate Nominee List for 2008 CMA Awards
The Country Music Association announced nominees for the 2008 installment of the CMA Awards Wednesday, September 10, and BMI songwriters and artists overwhelmingly populate the anticipated list, sweeping the Female Vocalist of the Year nominations and dominating numerous categories. Effervescent duo Sugarland underscored their critically acclaimed year, counting an inaugural nod in the prestigious Entertainer of the Year club among their five nominations. The pair also snagged…
From News, posted 9.10.08
Kara DioGuardi To Join ‘American Idol’ Judges Panel
Grammy-nominated BMI songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit alongside Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson when the eighth season of American Idol premieres in January, according to the Fox network. DioGuardi, who shared BMI 2007 Pop Songwriter of the Year honors with Sean Garrett, has had her songs recorded by Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and Pink,…
From News, posted 8.26.08
‘Last Name’ Marks 7 Trips to the Top for Carrie Underwood
A Friday luncheon July 11 provided the cozy setting for toasting Carrie Underwood's latest chart-topper, "Last Name." Co-hosted by BMI, the party feted the three co-writers, Underwood, Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey, whose lyrical wit paired with an infectious melody made "Last Name" the seventh consecutive no. 1 hit for the powerhouse vocalist.
From News, posted 7.26.08
Majority of 2008 ACM Awards Go Home with BMI Artists
BMI's country family enjoyed sweeping recognition at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards, held May 18 in Las Vegas. The prestigious Album of the Year trophy went to Miranda Lambert for her critically acclaimed project, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Lambert accepted the award with genuine surprise and gratitude, thanking both the industry and fans for embracing her "left of center" approach. Her charged performance of single "Gunpowder and…
From News, posted 5.19.08
Ashley Monroe Shares Songs at BMI Office
Ashley Monroe stopped by the BMI offices in Los Angeles to greet and serenade staffers with a handful of songs from her catalogue of hits. Some of Ashley’s well crafted work can be heard on Carrie Underwood’s new album, Carnival Ride; The Little Willies, which included Norah Jones; and Kellie Pickler’s Small Town Girl. In addition, Ashley is also writing for…
From News, posted 5.16.08
Melissa Peirce Signs with BMI
BMI proudly welcomes auspicious songwriter Melissa Peirce to its growing brood. An impressive list of superstars including Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood and Faith Hill has recorded the Pennsylvania native's tunes. A writer for Crosstown Songs Nashville, Peirce also works with respected producer/songwriter Dann Huff.
From News, posted 4.23.08
‘All American Girl’ Carrie Underwood Scores 6th No. 1
On Monday, March 17, BMI co-hosted a celebratory lunch for Carrie Underwood, Kelley Lovelace, Ashley Gorley and the publishing, management and label taskforces behind the success of Underwood's latest no. 1 single, "All American Girl." Co-written by Underwood, Lovelace and Gorley, and produced by Mark Bright, the tune marks Carrie Underwood's sixth consecutive trip to the top of the charts.
From News, posted 3.31.08
Rodney Atkins Leads BMI 2008 ACM Award Nominations
Big & Rich, Sugarland, Miranda Lambert & Taylor Swift Also Boast Multiple Nods BMI affiliates staked claim to the majority of the 2008 Academy of Country Music award nominations announced Tuesday, March 4 in Nashville. Reigning Top Female Vocalist Carrie Underwood helped announce the nominees live during CBS' The Early Show broadcast, which also featured live performances…
From News, posted 3.08.08
Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, Herbie Hancock Lead BMI Grammy Sweep
BMI songwriters, composers and artists made a historically impressive showing February 10 at the 2008 Grammys as they swept the most elite categories of music’s biggest night. Neo-soul chanteuse Amy Winehouse claimed five trophies, including Record, Song and Best New Artist of the Year, while Mark Ronson received Producer of the Year recognition for his stunning work on Winehouse’s Back to Black. Progressive rapper…
From News, posted 2.11.08
BMI Toasts Carrie Underwood’s ‘So Small’
BMI's Carrie Underwood may now add the moniker "hit songwriter" to her bejeweled resume. The pop culture phenomenon celebrated her first self-penned No. 1 hit, "So Small," Tuesday, December 11 at BMI's Music Row offices. Underwood co-wrote the uplifting tune with BMI songwriter Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey, and it marks her fifth consecutive residency atop the charts.
From News, posted 12.20.07
Christian Kane Joins BMI
Versatile EMI songwriter Christian Kane recently joined BMI's growing family. The accomplished artist appears innately at ease in any medium: As an actor, Christian has emitted finesse and unnerving potential in numerous projects including films Just Married, Secondhand Lions and Friday Night Lights, along with the acclaimed Stephen Spielberg mini-series Into the West and popular television show Angel. The music video for Carrie Underwood's…
From News, posted 12.14.07
BMI Rocks American Music Awards
BMI songwriter/artists dominated the 35th American Music Awards, held November 18 in Los Angeles, taking home 67 percent of awards across a wide variety of musical genres, from rock and rap to country, Latin and gospel. American Idol alum and multi-platinum recording artist Daughtry led the way, winning three awards, including Favorite Album (Rock or Pop) for Daughtry, Favorite Artist (Adult Contemporary), and Favorite Breakthrough Artist. The…
From News, posted 11.21.07
2007 CMA Awards Honor BMI Veteran Songwriters Alongside Rising Stars
Carrie Underwood nailed the capstone atop another record year at the 2007 CMA Awards, held Wednesday, November 7 in Nashville. Underwood took home her second consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year win, while her delivery of the scorned women's anthem "Before He Cheats" earned the Single of the Year crown. Increasingly at ease in the glaring spotlight, Underwood displayed lucid poise on the live awards' telecast as…
From News, posted 11.09.07
BMI Welcomes Luke Laird
BMI couldn't be prouder to welcome songwriter Luke Laird to its growing family. Luke's already auspicious career recently took another leap forward: he co-wrote Carrie Underwood's brand new single "So Small" with Underwood and Hillary Lindsey.
From News, posted 8.07.07
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
No Time ‘Wasted’ in Toasting Carrie Underwood’s Fourth No. 1
BMI honored the co-writers of Carrie Underwood's latest No. 1 "Wasted" with a roof top party yesterday at its Music Row offices. BMI songwriters Marv Green and Troy Verges, along with hit maker Hillary Lindsey, formed the songwriting super troupe responsible for the BMI country phenom's record-breaking fourth trip to the top of the charts.
From News, posted 5.18.07
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