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BMI Honors The Bee Gees as Icons at 55th Annual Pop Awards
Kara DioGuardi, Sean Garrett Share Songwriter of The Year Honors; “Because of You” Named Song of The Year; Warner/Chappell Music Takes Publisher of The Year Accolades BMI staged its 55th Annual Pop Awards on May 15, honoring the Bee Gees as Pop Icons; Kara DioGuardi and Sean Garrett as Songwriters of the Year; “Because of You” as Song of the Year;…
From News, posted 5.15.07
2007 John Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced
Emily Shackelton, a 21-year-old Berklee College of Music student, has won first place and a $10,000 scholarship for her song, "Goodbye," in the 10th Annual John Lennon Scholarship competition. Recognizing the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24, the scholarships were announced by Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc. Listen to the winning songs: Goodbye…
From News, posted 5.03.07
BMI Pop Awards Honor Crosby, Stills & Nash as Icons at 54th Annual Ceremony
Rockers Maroon 5 Share Songwriter of the Year Crown with Rapper Lil Jon and See 'She Will Be Loved' Named Song of the Year; EMI Music Repeats Publisher Win BMI staged its 54th Annual Pop Awards on May 16, with top honors given to BMI Icons Crosby, Stills & Nash; Jesse Carmichael, Ryan Dusick, Adam Levine and Mickey Madden of Maroon 5 and Lil Jon as Songwriters of the…
From News, posted 5.16.06
2006 Lennon Scholarship Winners Announced
BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 9th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include 21-year-old Catawba College student Dennis E. Reed, Jr., who received first place honors and a $10,000 scholarship for his song, "Out of Control."…
From News, posted 5.15.06
It’s a ‘Good Day’ for Lennon Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to the BMI Foundation's 2004 John Lennon Scholarship winner Andrew Horowitz and his band Tally Hall, whose song "Good Day" was recently featured on the weekly soundtrack of the Fox hit series The OC. The show's music supervisor went wild for the catchy pop tune and Horowitz is hopeful that other Tally Hall songs will be featured in future episodes.…
From News, posted 4.10.06
Mariah, Lennon & Yoko Feted at NY Academy Honors
The New York Chapter of NARAS presented its annual Academy Honors on December 7 in honor of BMI songwriter/artists Mariah Carey, Yoko Ono and John Lennon. Co-sponsored by BMI, the celebration featured a cocktail reception, gala dinner, and awards tribute and presentation at New York's Gotham Hall.
From News, posted 12.13.05
2006 John Lennon Scholarship Competition Opens for Young Songwriters
The BMI Foundation has announced the opening of the 9th Annual John Lennon Scholarship competition for young songwriters. Established by Yoko Ono in 1997, the John Lennon Scholarships are made possible through generous donations from Ono with matching funds from Gibson Musical Instruments. One $10,000 scholarship (first place) and two $5,000 scholarships (second and third place) will be awarded in…
From News, posted 9.19.05
Lennon Scholarship Winner Stops By BMI NY
Singer/songwriter Sydney Price, first place winner of the 2005 John Lennon Scholarships, stopped by the BMI New York office to perform some of her new songs for BMI executives. The 17-year-old high school student from Dallas, Texas, who was presented with a check for $10,000 during the BMI Pop Awards ceremony held in May, also treated staff to a performance…
From News, posted 9.13.05
BMI Foundation Announces 2005 Lennon Scholarship Winners
BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 8th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include 17 year old Booker T. Washington High School student Sydney Price from Dallas Texas, who received 1st Place honors and a…
From News, posted 5.17.05
BMI Foundation Announces 8th Annual John Lennon Scholarships for Songwriters
The BMI Foundation has announced the opening of the 8th Annual John Lennon Scholarship competition for young songwriters. Established by Yoko Ono in 1997, the John Lennon Scholarships are made possible through generous donations from Ono with matching funds from Gibson Musical Instruments. One $10,000 scholarship (first prize) and two $5,000 scholarships (2nd and 3rd prize) will be awarded in…
From News, posted 10.19.04
BMI Foundation Founder Theodora Zavin Dies at 82
BMI and the BMI Foundation mourn the passing of Theodora Zavin, one of the music industry's most respected copyright attorneys, who served as a senior executive at BMI. Zavin died Monday (June 21) at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness. She was 82. Zavin served at BMI for 49 years, joining the company in 1952 as head of its legal department,…
From News, posted 6.21.04
BMI Foundation Announces 2004 Lennon Scholarships
BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 7th Annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the best and brightest young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include 20-year-old University of Michigan student Andrew Horowitz, who received 1st Place honors and a $10,000 scholarship for his song "Goodday." Andrew was awarded the top…
From News, posted 5.12.04
BMI Plays ‘The Game of Love’ for Song of the Year at 52nd Annual Pop Awards
BMI saluted the past year's 50 most performed songs during the 52nd Annual Pop Awards on May 11, with superlatives reserved for "The Game of Love" as Song of the Year, Lauren Christy and Scott Spock as Songwriters of the Year and Warner/Chappell Music Group as Publisher of the Year. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara Cane, Vice President…
From News, posted 5.10.04
BMI Foundation Announces 7th Annual John Lennon Scholarships For Songwriters
The BMI Foundation has announced the opening of the 7th Annual John Lennon Scholarship competition for young songwriters. Established by Yoko Ono in 1997, John Lennon Scholarships are made possible through generous donations from Ono with matching funds from Gibson Musical Instruments. One $10,000 scholarship (first prize) and two $5,000 scholarships (2nd and 3rd prize) will be awarded in 2004. Students between the…
From News, posted 10.29.03
BMI Foundation Announces Lennon Scholarship Winners
BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced the winners of the 6th annual John Lennon Scholarships, a program that recognizes the talent of young songwriters between the ages of 15 and 24. This year's winners include University of Miami senior Jaide Fried, who received first place honors and a $5,000 scholarship for her piece "Love Me Tonight." Jaide was awarded the top prize…
From News, posted 5.28.03
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
BMI Foundation Announces Winners of 5th Annual John Lennon Scholarship
The BMI Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 5th Annual John Lennon Scholarship Awards. The winners include Malone College student Michael Figueroa, who receives first place honors and a $10,000 scholarship for his piece “Take Me Away.” Three students tied for second place and receive $3,500 each; they are University of Miami School of Music freshman Adrian…
From News, posted 5.15.02
BMI Foundation’s Lennon Scholarship Winners
Winners of the 4th annual John Lennon Scholarship are congratulated by scholarship benefactor Yoko Ono after the presentation. Shown from left are Honorable Mention winners Frank Dillon and Thomas P. Conlon, 2nd place winners (tie) Ben Ward and Michael Flynn,…
From News, posted 5.14.01
BMI Foundation Announces Lennon Scholarship Winners
BMI Foundation, Inc. today announced the winners of the 4th Annual John Lennon Scholarship program during a presentation at the BMI New York office. The winners are Hunter College student Margarita Shamrakov, who received first place honors and a $10,000 scholarship for her piece "Tragedy," Berklee College of Music students Ben Ward…
From News, posted 5.08.01
BMI Foundation Announces Lennon Scholarship Winners
BMI Foundation President Theodora Zavin is pleased to announce the winners of the 4th Annual John Lennon Scholarship. They are Hunter College student Margarita Shamrakov, who received first place honors and a $10,000 scholarship for her piece “Tragedy”; Berklee College of Music students Ben Ward (“All Fall Down”) and Michael Flynn (“I’ll Never Fall in Love Again”), who tied for second…
From News, posted 3.21.01
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