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Bee Gees To Be Named BMI Icons at 55th Annual Pop Awards
BMI will recognize the Bee Gees as BMI Icons at its 55th annual Pop Awards, to be held Tuesday, May 15 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s top songs.…
From News, posted 3.27.07
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
Lollapalooza Showcases Best New BMI Talent on Day Stage
Lollapalooza invades Chicago's Grant Park again this year August 4-6, and BMI proudly presents a stacked, three-day line-up on its day stage. The only performing right organization with its own stage at the festival, BMI takes advantage of this opportunity to showcase 15 up-and-coming bands from all over the country, including seven buzz bands from the Chicago area. Friday begins at 11:15…
From News, posted 7.23.06
Canadian Songstress Mandi Perkins to Headline BMI’s July ‘Pick of the Month’
Canadian singer/songwriter Mandi Perkins will be BMI's "Pick of the Month" for July, performing at the Viper Room on Wednesday, July 12. Canada's new rock gem will take the stage at 9 p.m. and tickets will be on sale for $10. The Viper Room is located at 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Perkins is undoubtedly one of the freshest, most prolific songwriters to…
From News, posted 6.21.06
The Bangkok Five
When was the last time some indie phenom didn’t leave you feeling cheated? When a band’s sense of urgency paled in comparison to the impact and vibe of their infectious songs? When the swagger and delivery of a frontman was actually a by-product of inspiration and charisma instead of a substitute for it? On their upcoming Execution Style/Universal release, Who’s Gonna Take Us Alive?, the Bangkok Five prove that…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.18.06
BMI Podcast #9 Extends Road Trip to Austin with SXSW Line-Up
BMI continues its groundbreaking new artist podcast series - the first of its kind in the music industry - with the release of the ninth edition showcasing a diverse line-up fresh off the stages of BMI's SXSW Music Festival showcases held last month in Austin. "See It Hear First™" podcast #9 glides from genre to genre, featuring clever pop champions Captain, soulful singer/songwriter
From News, posted 4.16.06
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
BMI Writers Take Home Majority of This Year’s Grammys
Some of BMI's biggest songwriters and artists were among the top winners at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, held February 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mariah Carey Alison Krauss Adding…
From News, posted 2.08.06
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
Z-Trip Revolutionizes the Art of the DJ
There are thousands of DJs who roam the music world these days, each with pockets of recognition and bits of fame. A few hundred of those actually have careers, built from a certain knowledge of music and skill, particularly in the genre of hip-hop. They disseminate that musical message behind two turntables or a production board earning their keep. But only one DJ can be considered one of the…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.27.05
3 Doors Down, Lil Jon, EMI Top BMI Pop Awards; Paul Simon Honored as Icon
BMI announced its 53rd Annual BMI Pop Awards on May 17, with top honors given to 3 Doors Down's "Here Without You" as Song of the Year, Lil Jon as Songwriter of the Year, and EMI Music Publishing as Publisher of the Year. Pop Awards Photo Slideshow Paul Simon's BMI Awards…
From News, posted 5.17.05
Paul Simon to be Honored as BMI Icon at 53rd Annual Pop Awards on May 17
Legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon will be honored as a BMI Icon at the performing rights organization's 53rd Annual Pop Awards on Tuesday, May 17 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Simon will receive the accolade at the black-tie dinner hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and co-hosted by Vice President & General Manager, BMI Los Angeles, Barbara…
From News, posted 4.18.05
Keith, Crow Double Winners at AMA’s
BMI songwriter/artists Sheryl Crow and Toby Keith were double winners at the 32nd annual American Music Awards, held November 14 in Los Angeles. Sheryl Crow
From News, posted 11.14.04
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
Story of the Year
Story of the Year’s debut Maverick Records album, Page Avenue, reveals an earnest post-grunge quintet eager to rock. Fueled by their spring 2003 release, produced by John Feldmann of The Used, Story of the Year ignites the music scene with chaotic openers like “Falling Down” and bittersweet ballads such as “Anthem of Our Dying Day.” Story of the Year — known as Big…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.20.04
BMI Plays ‘The Game of Love’ for Song of the Year at 52nd Annual Pop Awards
BMI saluted the past year's 50 most performed songs during the 52nd Annual Pop Awards on May 11, with superlatives reserved for "The Game of Love" as Song of the Year, Lauren Christy and Scott Spock as Songwriters of the Year and Warner/Chappell Music Group as Publisher of the Year. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara Cane, Vice President…
From News, posted 5.10.04
Neptunes, Evanescence Top List of BMI Grammy Nominees
BMI songwriter/artists are once again at the top of the nominees list for the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, announced December 4 at a press conference held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pharrell Williams of red hot production duo, The Neptunes, leads the BMI pack with six nods including three individual and three with partner Chad Hugo, who himself earned…
From News, posted 12.04.03
BMI Stars Shine at AMA’s
BMI stars led the list of winners at the 31st annual American Music Awards, held November 16 during a live ABC telecast from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. BMI songwriter/artists once again swept the Country Music category, winning all four awards. Winners included country music's superstar couple Tim McGraw, who took home his third Favorite Male Artist trophy, and Faith…
From News, posted 11.17.03
Don Davis
The sci-fi trilogy The Matrix not only revealed a hidden world programmed by evil computers, it also cast a spotlight on Emmy-winning composer and orchestrator (“The Beauty and the Beast,” “Seaquest DSV”) Don Davis. "I knew these guys had quite a bit up their sleeves," says the Anaheim-born, UCLA grad, who majored in music theory and composition. "But, I had no idea it would turn into working…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.28.03
Diverse Styles Deliver for Linkin Park
The so-called “sophomore jinx” remains one of the thorniest problems in the music business. A fresh, new group pours its energies into its debut album, which, with luck, becomes a success -- perhaps a multi-platinum one. The challenge then is to follow it up with something that will appeal to an established fan base while still pushing the group into some interesting new directions. That situation was magnified exponentially…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.26.03
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