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Broad-Based Appeal Gives Sheryl Something to Crow About
Although her new album isn't due out until early 2002, Sheryl Crow has nonetheless been spending a good deal of time in the public eye lately, thanks to a variety of musical activities. Indeed, it's hard to imagine any other artist who could release collaborations with both Tony Bennett and Kid Rock in the same month, as Crow has with her contributions to Bennett's new duets collection,…
From MusicWorld, posted 1.09.02
Music Heals and Unifies America During Crisis
In times of crisis, anger, and grief, the American people seek the comforting and unifying power of music to ease the collective pain of the nation. The phenomenon was especially evident after the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania when songs of patriotism, hope and platonic love surged in popularity for radio and television broadcasts and public gatherings. "Music is a means of communication…
From News, posted 9.26.01
Jennifer Paige
Paige's endearing 1998 single "Crush" seemed to surface from nowhere to become a Top 10 global hit. Success thrust Paige from a quiet existence in Georgia into the international spotlight. Before she knew it, the 20-year-old chanteuse was singing for the Pope at the Vatican, and sitting with Prince Albert of Monaco following her performance at the World Music Awards. Critics lauded her impeccable phrasing and unerring pitch. "Paige succeeds…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.27.01
Stevie Nicks: Music That’s Always Deep, Always Real
Hers is the voice that launched a million record shipments. Indeed, before Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975, the group was a road-weary blues band with a surplus of critical acclaim and an undeserved lack of commercial success. But with Nicks' recruitment, the tide dramatically shifted for the stalwart quintet. Nicks was a bona fide goldmine: a superb songwriter with bewitching good looks and the…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.31.01
Legislative Update
U.S. Senate Leadership Change Senator Jim Jeffords' historic decision to switch party affiliation has changed the leadership of the U.S. Senate. The Democrats now have a slim margin of 50 to 49. Party control of the Senate has never before been switched mid-session, and therefore many things are being worked out about Committee control and membership. However, it is clear that Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont will be the new…
From News, posted 6.07.01
Digital Music Hearing on Capitol Hill
The United States Senate's Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 titled: "Online Entertainment and Copyright Law: Coming Soon to a Digital Device Near You". It was an issue-oriented hearing, where the subject of Napster and the future of digital music were discussed. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) presided. No specific legislation has been introduced or was discussed at the hearing.
From News, posted 3.31.01
BMI Congratulates Grammy Nominees
BMI songwriter/artists are once again at the top of the Grammy nominees list, announced today (1/3/01) at a simultaneous press conference held in LA, New York and Nashville. Multiple nominees include controversial rapper Eminem, country artist Vince Gill and songwriter/producer Rodney Jerkins with four nods each. Sheryl Crow, Macy Gray, Faith Hill, B.B. King, 'N Sync and…
From News, posted 1.02.01
BMI Salutes Our Songwriters’ Hall Inductees
BMI proudly salutes our 2000 Songwriters' Hall of Fame inductees Brian Wilson, James Brown, Glenn Frey and Don Henley, Curtis Mayfield (posthumous), Julian Aberbach (Abe Olman Publisher Award) and Jimmie Davis (Towering Song Award for "You Are My Sunshine").
From News, posted 6.13.00
Don Henley Life Is Still Good
"After a couple of decades of being a public figure, a person grows tired of his own face, his own voice," says Don Henley, explaining the extended gap between his last solo album, 1989's multi-platinum The End of the Innocence, and the new Inside Job. "If this malaise is allowed to continue unchecked," the Eagles co-founder continues, "it can deteriorate into something that my pals and…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.31.00
BMI Announces Top 100 Songs of the Century
'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' ' Is Number One BMI today announced the Top 100 Songs of the Century, listing the most played songs on American radio and television. Leading the list is the anthemic "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," written by Barry Mann, Phil Spector and Cynthia Weil, which recently passed the historic 8 million performance plateau. It was…
From News, posted 12.13.99
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