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BMI Hosts Luncheon for Isaac Hayes and David Porter
BMI presented a special luncheon at the Conclave’s annual Learning Conference, held June 28 in Minneapolis, in honor of award-winning BMI songwriters Isaac Hayes and David Porter. The duo, who together penned most of their hits at the Stax label in the ’60s, including such classics as "Soul Man" and "Hold On! I'm Coming," and who also wrote material for Carla…
From News, posted 7.15.08
Gustavo Santaolalla Named Icon at 15th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
Songwriters of the Year Wisin & Yandel and Espinoza Paz Honored; ‘De Rodillas Te Pido’ Named Song of the Year; Editora Arpa Musical Earns Latin Publisher of the Year BMI held its 15th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, June 12 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. Esteemed composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla was named a BMI Icon;…
From News, posted 6.12.08
Soul Singer Curtis Mayfield Honored on RockWalk
At a recent ceremony, legendary BMI singer/songwriter Curtis Mayfield was posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. Mayfield's widow Altheida paid tribute to her husband's substantial achievements, which include songs "People Get Ready "and "Keep On Pushing" - dubbed the unofficial anthems of the civil rights movement by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shown are (l to r): BMI's Malik Levy and…
From News, posted 5.23.08
Daryl Hall and John Oates named BMI Icons at 56th Annual Pop Awards
'Lips of an Angel' Earns Song of the Year, Polow Da Don Takes Home Songwriter of the Year & EMI-Blackwood Secures Publisher of the Year Honors View List of Award Winning Songs BMI held its 56th Annual Pop Awards tonight, May 20, honoring Daryl Hall and John Oates as BMI Icons. Famed songwriter and producer Polow Da Don earned the…
From News, posted 5.20.08
BMI Attends Smashing Celebration
BMI celebrated the return of one of the most popular rock bands of the 90s, Smashing Pumpkins, by congratulating original members Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin as they were inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. Held at the Guitar Center on April 23, the ceremony honored the multi-platinum and multi-Grammy award nominees of the Chicago band, who enjoyed such modern-rock hits as "Today" and "1979." Founded in 1985, Hollywood's RockWalk on Sunset…
From News, posted 4.25.08
Gustavo Santaolalla to be Honored as BMI Icon at 15th Annual Latin Awards Ceremony
Black-Tie Gala to be Held June 12 in Los Angeles En Español Grammy and Oscar award-winning composer and producer Gustavo Santaolalla will become an Icon Thursday, June 12, at BMI's 15th annual Latin Awards. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles and hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Assistant Vice President, Latin Music, Delia Orjuela, the black-tie, invitation-only…
From News, posted 3.24.08
Peter Gabriel To Be Honored as Icon at London Awards
Peter Gabriel will be honored as an Icon at BMI’s annual London Awards, set for Oct. 16 in the London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The black-tie, invitation-only gala will recognize the U.K. and European songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters who have had “a unique and indelible influence on generations…
From News, posted 8.20.07
Willie Nelson To Be Honored as Icon at 55th Annual BMI Country Awards
American legend Willie Nelson will be honored as an Icon at BMI’s 55th annual Country Awards, the oldest awards saluting country’s top music makers. The black-tie, invitation-only gala will recognize the past year’s most-performed BMI country songs and is set for Nov. 6 at the company’s Music Row offices. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters and artists who have had “a unique and indelible influence…
From News, posted 7.12.07
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
Los Tigres del Norte To Be Honored as BMI Icons at 14th Annual Latin Awards
Multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning norteño music group Los Tigres del Norte will be honored as BMI Icons at the performing right organization’s 14th Annual Latin Awards ceremony. The black-tie, invitation-only gala, set for Friday, March 23 at the Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, will also recognize the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s top BMI Latin songs played on American radio and television.…
From News, posted 1.09.07
BMI Mourns Loss of Pat Baird
Patricia J. Baird, BMI Assistant Vice President of Corporate Relations, died Aug. 21 in New York after a long fight with cancer. She was 59. During a career that spanned more than 35 years, Ms. Baird had become a well-known music business executive, media relations professional and journalist in the music industry, befriended by dozens of noted authors, artists, music producers and executives. She…
From News, posted 8.22.06
BMI Legends Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings Inducted Into Hollywood RockWalk
BMI's Barbara Cane, Tracie Verlinde and Joe Maggini were on hand to celebrate the induction of legendary BMI songwriters Kris Kristofferson and the late Waylon Jennings into the Hollywood RockWalk in Los Angeles. BMI country singer/songwriter Jessi Colter, Jennings' wife, accepted the posthumous induction in his honor.
From News, posted 7.09.06
Hitmakers Babyface and L.A. Reid To Be Honored as BMI Icons at 6th Annual Urban Awards
Prolific songwriting and production team Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio "L.A." Reid will be honored as BMI Icons at the performing right organization's 6th Annual Urban Awards. The invitation-only gala, which will also recognize the past year's most performed BMI urban songs, is set for Aug. 30 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, coinciding with the MTV Video Music Awards being held…
From News, posted 6.14.06
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
CSN to Join Elite List of BMI Icons at 54th Annual Pop Awards May 16
Legendary singing trio Crosby, Stills & Nash will be honored as BMI Icons at the performing right organization's 54th Annual Pop Awards set for Tuesday, May 16 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The invitation-only, black-tie dinner and ceremony, which will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed pop songs, will feature a special musical tribute to CSN.
From News, posted 3.27.06
Merengue Superstar Juan Luis Guerra To Be Honored as BMI Icon at 13th Annual Latin Awards
en español Multiple Grammy Award-winning merengue artist Juan Luis Guerra will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music copyright organization's 13th annual Latin Awards. The ceremony, which honors the songwriters and publishers of the most played BMI Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the past year, will be held April 7 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York,…
From News, posted 1.18.06
Recording Academy Honors Shine on Memphis Stars
BMI legendary producing and songwriting team Isaac Hayes and David Porter were among the recipients of the recent Recording Academy Honors presented by the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy. Co-sponsored by BMI, the gala awards celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community.
From News, posted 11.08.05
Charlie Daniels to Be Honored as BMI Icon at Country Awards Oct. 18
BMI today announced that country music legend Charlie Daniels will be honored as a BMI Icon at the performing rights organization's 53rd annual Country Awards. The gala ceremony and dinner, which salutes the most performed country songs of the past year, will be held October 18 at BMI's Music Row offices. Daniels, whose hits include the Grammy Award-winning Southern rock classic "The…
From News, posted 9.07.05
Song Hall Inducts Class of 2005
BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Richard and Robert Sherman were among those inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 36th annual induction and awards dinner held June 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
From News, posted 6.09.05
Gap Band To Receive Icon Honors at BMI Urban Awards
BMI has announced that the members of legendary soul/funk group the Gap Band will be honored as BMI Icons at the company's 5th annual Urban Awards. The gala ceremony and dinner will take place August 26 at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami, coinciding with the MTV Video Awards being held on August 28. Fronted…
From News, posted 6.01.05
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