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John Legend Is Living Up To His Name
Sometime around 2004, a New York singer/songwriter named John Stephens matter-of-factly changed his name to John Legend. The move was so bold, detractors easily could have dismissed it as delusional grandeur. But judging from the mountain of fawning press Mr. Legend has received for his debut album, Get Lifted , the name change was simply a case of destiny being fulfilled. Indeed, if…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.03.05
Newcomer John Legend Living Up to His Name
BMI congratulates neo-soul artist John Legend, whose major-label debut Get Lifted opened this week at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 7 on the Top 200 chart. The singer/songwriter/pianist, who has worked with various artists including Janet Jackson, the Black Eyed Peas, and Jay-Z, is the 2002 recipient of the BMI-sponsored Abe Olman Scholarship for Excellence in Songwriting. This…
From News, posted 1.10.05
Rapper Kanyé West Leads AMA Nominees List
Rapper/producer Kanyé West leads the list of BMI nominees for the 32nd annual American Music Awards, which were revealed on September 14. West, who was named a Top Ten producer at the recent BMI Urban Awards, earned three AMA nominations, including two in the rap/hip-hop category for Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Album (The College Dropout), and one for the cross-genre award as Favorite New Artist.…
From News, posted 9.14.04
R. Kelly: Boundless Talent Reaps Big Rewards
The mark of a true artist is the ability to transcend genre and launch into creative diversity. It is just that kind of talent that allowed R. Kelly to strut away from last year’s Billboard Awards with four of its top laurels: Hot 100 Songwriter, R&B Songwriter, Hot 100 Producer, and R&B Producer. That 2003 was an incredible ride for the multi-talented performer is…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.19.04
BMI Honors Top UK, European Writers and Publishers at London Awards
BMI tonight (9/16) saluted the top UK and European songwriters and publishers in the pop, urban, country, dance, college and film/TV music genres at its 2003 London Awards. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honors the most performed songs on US radio and television written by members of its sister performing rights organizations, was hosted by BMI President & CEO Frances W. Preston along with BMI Senior Vice President…
From News, posted 9.15.03
The Neptunes are Locked in a Hit-Making Orbit
“Omnipresent” doesn’t even begin to tell the story of The Neptunes, the hot production team from Virginia Beach, VA. The ubiquitous pair has worked with everyone from hip-hop heavy hitters Jay-Z, Noreaga and Mystikal to rockers No Doubt, Marilyn Manson and Garbage, not to mention pop stars Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys and Justin Timberlake. …
From MusicWorld, posted 12.16.02
BMI Celebrates Urban Music at 2002 Awards Ceremony
BMI saluted the top R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 2002 Urban Awards, staged August 6 at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. The black-tie ceremony, hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston, with Senior Vice President Performing Rights-Writer/Publisher Relations Del Bryant and Assistant Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, saw a record six…
From News, posted 8.06.02
LA Chapter Membership Awards
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy held its 2002 Membership Awards on June 20 at the Beverly Hills Hotel where the Governor's Award was presented to BMI songwriters/composers Janet Jackson, Thomas Newman and Chris Montan, who is also an executive at Disney. Shown at the luncheon are Dan Carlin, President, Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy; BMI's Doreen…
From News, posted 6.30.02
BMI Salutes Rock ‘N Roll Past and Present at 50th Annual Pop Awards
BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s 50 most performed songs during the 50th Annual BMI Pop Awards tonight, with superlatives reserved for Rob Thomas’s song “If You’re Gone,” songwriter Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down and Universal Music Publishing. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara Cane, Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, handed out BMI Citations of Achievement to…
From News, posted 5.13.02
NABOB Honors Janet Jackson and Bo Diddley at Annual Awards Dinner
BMI songwriter/artists Janet Jackson and Bo Diddley were among the honorees at the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters' (NABOB) 18th Annual Communications Awards Dinner held March 8 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. The dinner honors the most prestigious names in entertainment, communications and public service.
From News, posted 3.10.02
‘O Brother’ Soundtrack Rules 44th Annual Grammy Awards
The soundtrack to the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? was the surprise winner at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, presented on February 27 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The multi-platinum album took home five Grammys including the coveted Album of The Year award, besting works by U2, Bob Dylan, OutKast and India.Arie. Produced by BMI songwriter/producer T Bone Burnett who was named Producer of the Year,…
From News, posted 2.27.02
BMI’s Aaliyah, Tim McGraw Double Winners at AMA’s
Late R&B songstress Aaliyah and country superstar Tim McGraw lead the list of BMI's winners from the 29th annual American Music Awards held Wednesday (1/9/02) in Los Angeles. Aaliyah bested newcomer Alicia Keys twice in the Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music category by scoring wins for Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Album for Aaliyah, her final album before her…
From News, posted 1.13.02
Alison Krauss Tops List of BMI Grammy Nominees
Ten-time GRAMMY Award-winning country/bluegrass artist Alison Krauss leads the list of BMI stars recently nominated for GRAMMY Awards with five nods. Krauss' nominations include one as an artist on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack up for Album Of The Year and Best Bluegrass Album for New Favorite with her band Union Station. Picking up four nominations each were O Brother, Where Art Thou? producer…
From News, posted 1.07.02
Christina Milian
When Christina Milian was just 4 years old, her mother caught her trying to unscrew the family television set. It seems the tiny tot wasn't just content on watching television, she wanted to be in the television. So it's no surprise that at the age of 19, Milian is making a serious bid for stardom with her eponymous debut album. Scheduled for release this January on…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.11.01
American Music Awards Nominees Announced
BMI stars were once again at the top of the list as nominees for the 29th Annual American Music Awards were revealed on November 13 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Most earned two nominations including 'N Sync, Tim McGraw, and R. Kelly, who is nominated for Favorite Male Artist in both the Pop/Rock and…
From News, posted 11.14.01
Pharrell Williams Follows His Spirit
A nerd, as anyone who's watched a rerun of Happy Days will tell you, is the epitome of uncool. However, nothing could be further from the truth with N.E.R.D., a new group that combines the best elements of hip-hop with classic rock (with a healthy dollop of funk and blues thrown in for good measure) and has produced one of the most hotly anticipated releases of the year. As…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.27.01
Wade Robson
Choreographer, dancer, teacher, music producer, director, actor, songwriter and recording artist: Does the title "entertainer" have room for all these roles? It does for Wade Robson. Robson began his career imitating Michael Jackson, and has now advanced to choreographing and remixing for Britney Spears's…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.11.01
At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long
At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today's multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…
From News, posted 6.12.01
TV and Film Composers Score at BMI Awards
BMI last night honored the composers and songwriters of the music in the top-grossing films of the year and the top-rated prime-time network television shows at its annual Film & Television Awards dinner. Held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the black tie gala was hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W.…
From News, posted 5.16.01
Faith Hill On Top at American Music Awards
BMI singer/songwriter Faith Hill was the big winner at monday's (01/08/01) American Music Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Hill took home three awards, including Favorite Female Pop or Rock Artist, beating out teen pop favs Britney Spears, who co-hosted the show, and Christina Aguilera. Other multiple winners included BMI artists/songwriters Creed and Toni Braxton with two awards each.…
From News, posted 1.09.01
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