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Recent Rodney Jerkins Updates

BMI & Los Angeles Times Host Sold-Out ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel On February 9

BMI and the Los Angeles Times held their second annual “How I Wrote That Song” songwriter panel in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 9 at the Key Club. The sold-out event featured an elite cross-section of established hitmakers, including Rodney Jerkins (Beyonce, Michael Jackson), Chris Daughtry, Fat Joe, Ben Moody of Evanescence…

From News, posted 2.12.08

BMI & Los Angeles Times Announce 2nd Annual ‘How I Wrote The Song’ Panel

Marquee Lineup Includes Rodney Jerkins, Chris Daughtry, Mos Def, Ben Moody, Polow Da Don, Anthony Hamilton and Brian Howes BMI will pair with the Los Angeles Times to present the second annual “How I Wrote the Song” panel Saturday, February 9, from 1p.m. until 3p.m., at the Key Club…

From News, posted 2.03.08

T.I., Ne-Yo, Mr. Collipark, Pharrell Williams Take Top BMI Urban Honors

BMI saluted the world’s premier r&b, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 2007 Urban Awards, held September 7 at the Zumanity Theatre at New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta Catherine Brewton, the gala attracted an impressive gathering of music’s biggest stars and trendsetters.

From News, posted 9.07.07

Producer Power Workshop Off to a Strong Start

BMI presented its first BMI Producer Power Workshop on March 31 at Tree Sound Studios in Norcross, GA. Sponsored by Remy Martin, the workshop, featured producer DJ Toomp as the host of the series’ first installment. BMI’s Byron Wright, Heist, DJ Toomp and BMI’s Catherine Brewton The 30 attendees participated in a Q&A moderated by BMI’s Byron Wright and toured the studio, while…

From News, posted 4.06.07

BMI Celebrates Grammy Week 2007

BMI executives headed to Hollywood to celebrate Grammy Week in honor of its many nominated artists and songwriters. From events including MusicCares honoring BMI songwriter Don Henley, to the BMI/L.A. Times “How I Wrote That Song” panel, BMI supported the many achievements of its talented songwriters, including Grammy-winning artist Natalie Cole, Gnarls Barkley’s Cee-Lo, BMI Award-winning songwriter/producers Cool &…

From News, posted 2.15.07

BMI Salutes Top Urban Music Makers at Star-Studded Gala in NYC

BMI saluted the premier r&b, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 6th Annual Urban Awards held Aug. 30 in New York City. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Atlanta Writer/Publisher VP Catherine Brewton, the red carpet was hopping at the star-studded ceremony, which took place at the famed Roseland Ballroom.

From News, posted 8.30.06

GMA Nominations Praise BMI Gospel Music

BMI gospel artists and songwriters once again led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced last month. Presented by the Gospel Music Association during Gospel Music Week, the ceremony -- also known as the Dove Awards -- will be held April 5 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

From News, posted 3.14.06

BMI Celebrates Grammy Week

BMI executives flocked to Los Angeles during Grammy week to honor BMI's 2006 Grammy nominees and celebrate many past nominees and winners at an all-star VIP party at Boa in West Hollywood. The pre-show soiree took place two days before the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, held February 8 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

From News, posted 2.14.06

Trailblazers of Gospel Music Feted at 7th Annual Awards Luncheon

BMI honored the Hawkins Family and Bishop Paul Morton with a "who's who" of gospel music at its 7th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville on January 20. The standing-room-only event was held in conjunction with the 2006 Stellar Awards. Pictured on stage…

From News, posted 1.25.06

It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend

BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the total number of BMI-nominated songwriters and artists to an astounding 70% in the general fields.

From News, posted 12.11.05

BMI Gospel Artists Win Big at GMA Awards

Many of BMI's top gospel music creators and performers were honored at the 36th Annual GMA Awards, presented last month at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Mark Hall earned quadruple trophies, including his second consecutive Songwriter of the Year award and Song of the Year honors for "Who Am I"; he also shared three wins, including Group of the Year, with his band, Casting…

From News, posted 5.01.05

Casting Crowns, Crabbs Nab Top Dove Nominations

BMI gospel artists and songwriters led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced in Nashville. Casting CrownsGerald CrabbIsrael Houghton Casting Crowns reeled in…

From News, posted 3.27.05

BMI Stars Shine at Gospel Events

BMI honored the best in gospel music at its 6th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards luncheon on January 14 at Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas. The invitation-only special event, hosted by BMI's Catherine Brewton, was held in conjunction with the 20th Annual Stellar Awards, which took place the next day at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

From News, posted 1.31.05

BMI Sings Praises of Gospel ‘Trailblazers’

BMI held its 5th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon on January 9 in Houston, Texas. The invitation-only event took place in conjunction with the 19th Annual Stellar Awards to salute gospel music and to honor outstanding gospel music recording artists, award-winning BMI writers and publishers, and gospel music industry executives. Honorees at the Delta Airlines-sponsored event were BMI songwriter/artist Cissy Houston and The Clark Sisters…

From News, posted 1.26.04

Stars Coming Out For BMI Urban Awards 2003

BMI announced today the first confirmed attendees to its Urban Awards 2003, to be held Tuesday, August 5 at Club Tropigala at the Fountainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Scheduled to perform a salute to BMI ICON honoree Isaac Hayes are Anthony Hamilton (Arista Records), former backup singer for D'Angelo and one of Rolling Stone magazine's 10 Artists to Watch…

From News, posted 7.27.03

McKeehan/ Franklin Top 34th Annual Dove Nominations

Nominees for the 34th Annual Dove Awards were recently announced at a press conference at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center (1/14), and BMI songwriter/artists led the way in multiple nominations. Toby McKeehan topped the list with nine nods including Artist, Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Song and Modern Rock/Alternative Song. Kirk Franklin earned eight total mentions including Contemporary Gospel Song and Contemporary Gospel Album. Producer Wayne Haun claimed…

From News, posted 2.03.03

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

Stars Coming Out for 2002 BMI Urban Awards

BMI has announced the first confirmed attendees to its Urban Awards 2002, scheduled for August 6 at Club Tropigala at the Fountainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami Beach. Among the urban songwriters and publishers to be recognized and on hand at the first-ever ceremony are rappers N.O.R.E., Cam’Ron, Big Tymers, Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Neptunes, Rockwilder, singer

From News, posted 7.24.02

BMI Salutes Gospel ‘Trailblazers’

BMI honored the best in gospel music at its third annual "Trailblazers of Gospel Music" luncheon on Friday, January 11 at 103 West in Atlanta. The invitation-only special event, hosted by BMI's Catherine Brewton, was held in conjunction with the 17th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which took place the next day at the Atlanta Civic Center.

From News, posted 1.21.02

BMI Urban Award Winners Announced

BMI has announced the winners of its 2001 Urban Awards. The presentation, scheduled for October 3 in Miami, has been postponed. A new date will be announced. Click here for the Billboard #1 R&B/Hip Hop Songs In addition to the song awards, BMI also named the 2000-2001 Top Producers Awards and Billboard, the music trade magazine, announced the names of the top BMI-affiliated writers on…

From News, posted 10.02.01

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