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Juanes to Receive BMI President’s Award at 17th Annual Latin Music Awards Ceremony
en español Juanes will receive the BMI President’s Award at the 17th annual BMI Latin Awards, slated for March 4, 2010 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Assistant Vice President, Latin Music Delia Orjuela, the private, invitation-only ceremony will recognize the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s top BMI Latin songs…
From News, posted 1.26.10
Rock with a Conscience: Juanes Never Stops Giving Back
Although multi-Grammy-awarded Colombian rockero Juanes’s decision to take his all-star Peace Without Borders concert to Havana in September 2009 proved controversial, he didn’t flinch. The event made global headlines, bringing more attention to an artist who has never shied away from using his celebrity and art for causes in which he passionately believes. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.08.09
Calle 13 Sweeps 2009 Latin Grammys
Puerto Rican power duo Calle 13 walked away with trophies in all five of their nominated categories last night at the 2009 Latin Grammys, staged at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Reggaetón has emerged as a powerful global trend, garnering more nominations than any other genre, and Calle 13, comprising rapper Residente (René Pérez) and the producer Visitante (Eduardo Cabra), are at the forefront…
From News, posted 11.06.09
Calle 13 Leads List of 2009 Latin Grammy Nominations
Puerto Rican hip-hop heavy weights Calle 13 lead the list of nominees for the 2009 Latin Grammys, slated for November 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The cross-genre duo earned an impressive five nominations, including Album and Best Urban Album of the Year for Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo, Record of the Year and Best Alternative Song for “No Hay Nadie Como Tú.”…
From News, posted 10.01.09
BMI Tops Previous Year in Revenues with $905 Million in FY 2009
BMI has announced that it earned more than $905 million in revenues for its 2009 fiscal year, including its subsidiary Landmark Digital Services®, LLC. The company also announced that it increased royalty distributions to more than $788 million for the songwriters, composers and copyright owners it represents. With more than 400,000 songwriters, composers and music publisher affiliates, BMI is the world’s largest music copyright organization. Despite one of the most…
From News, posted 8.25.09
Gloria Estefan Named Icon at 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
En Español BMI held its 16th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, March 12 at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida. Gloria Estefan was named a BMI Icon; singer/songwriter Espinoza Paz earned his second consecutive Latin Songwriter of the Year; “A Ti Si Puedo Decirte” garnered Song of the Year honors for writer Javier Sanroman and publisher Siempre Music;…
From News, posted 3.12.09
Alison Krauss and Lil Wayne Win Big at 2009 Grammys
Ethereal BMI songwriter Alison Krauss enjoyed frequent trips to the Grammy stage during the Recording Academy’s 51st annual ceremony Sunday, February 8 in Los Angeles. In all, Krauss accepted five trophies for Raising Sand, her collaboration with rock legend Robert Plant. The pair, along with super producer and fellow BMI songwriter T-Bone Burnett, walked away with many of the night’s top honors, including album…
From News, posted 2.09.09
Gloria Estefan to be Named BMI Icon at 16th Annual Latin Awards Ceremony
Black-Tie Gala to be Held March 12 in Palm Beach Gloria Estefan will be honored as a BMI Icon Thursday, March 12 at the 16th annual Latin Awards. Staged at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida, and hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Assistant Vice President, Latin Music, Delia Orjuela, the black-tie, invitation-only gala will also…
From News, posted 1.27.09
6th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition Opens
The BMI Foundation, Inc. has announced the opening of the 6th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and generously funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. Famed Latin rock superstar Juanes is proud to stand behind a contest that supports and…
From News, posted 1.13.09
BMI Star Juanes Earns Five Statues at 2008 Latin Grammys
International star Juanes led the BMI charge at the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards. Staged in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, November 13, the ceremony honored the movers and shakers in Latin music, the fastest-growing format in the United States. Juanes walked away with a win in every category within which he was nominated: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Short Form Music Video for…
From News, posted 11.14.08
The Eagles Lead BMI Nominees for 2008 American Music Awards
Venerable rock legends the Eagles lead the BMI charge of the recently announced American Music Award nominees. With four nominations encompassing Artist of the Year, Favorite Band, Favorite Album, and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, The Eagles leave no doubt of their sustained artistic dominance. The Eagles Chris Brown Lil Wayne BMI trendsetters Lil Wayne and…
From News, posted 10.20.08
BMI Artists Poised for Big Night at 2008 Latin Grammys
BMI artist/songwriters captured a slew of the 2008 Latin Grammy nominations, announced recently in Los Angeles. The fastest-growing format in the country, Latin music continues to commandeer the mainstream spotlight, thanks to both established favorites and promising new voices. With six nominations, Café Tacvba garnered the most nods, boasting a Best Alternative Album nod for Sino, Record of the Year and Best Alternative Song taps for “Volver…
From News, posted 9.18.08
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
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
BMI Foundation Announces Opening of 5th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship Competition
The BMI Foundation, Inc. has announced the opening of the 5th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and generously funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. Latin rock superstar, Juanes noted the contest's importance in supporting…
From News, posted 10.26.07
BMI Latin Showcase Series Returns To S.O.B.’s
BMI is bringing it successful Latin music series back to S.O.B.’s nightclub in New York City on Monday, April 2. ”BMI PRESENTS: Latin Music Showcases” will focus on Latin rock and pop and will feature emerging Latino singer/songwriters Taxi Amarillo, Thalisha, Francisco Salicrup and Sonido Secreto. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. S.O.B.’s is located at 204 Varick Street; industry rsvp is…
From News, posted 3.28.07
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
Juanes Lends Support to BMI Foundation’s peermusic Latin Scholarship
The BMI Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the 4th Annual peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters and composers. Established by music publisher Ralph Peer II and generously funded by peermusic, a $5,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre. Famed Latin rock superstar,…
From News, posted 10.12.06
BMI Again Posts Record Revenues; $779 Million Is Highest In Industry
BMI this week posted revenues (excluding Landmark Digital Services, LLC) of more than $779 million for its fiscal year 2005-2006, which ended June 30. The figure represents an increase of 7 percent over the previous year, it was announced by Del Bryant, President & CEO of BMI. The revenues resulted in royalties for distribution to BMI-affiliated songwriters, composers and publishers of $676 million, an increase of 8.2…
From News, posted 8.27.06
Juanes Honored as BMI Latin Songwriter of the Year
Latin rock superstar Juanes, named BMI's 2006 Latin Songwriter of the Year, was honored at a recent reception hosted by BMI and peermusic Publishing in Los Angeles. The Colombian rocker, who was unable to attend the performing right organization's 13th Annual Latin Awards ceremony due to his European tour, received his BMI Crystal just prior to his "Colombia sin Minas" benefit concert at the Gibson Amphitheatre.…
From News, posted 6.27.06
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