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Recent Los Tigres del Norte Updates

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

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

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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 Celebrates With The Grammys

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The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) threw a rousing viewing party at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida for the 50th annual Grammy Awards, which aired Sunday, February 10 in Los Angeles. BMI Miami’s Jake Cavazos was on hand to cheer on the night’s big winners, which included BMI Icons Los Tigres del Norte (Best Norteno Album) and Juan…

From News, posted 2.17.08

Juan Luis Guerra Tops Latin Grammys

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Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra dominated the eighth annual Latin Grammys, held November 8 in Las Vegas, winning five awards, including Album of the Year for La Llave De Mi Corazon (The Key to My Heart), which was also named Best Merengue Album of the Year. The album’s title track won for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Tropical Song. Guerra was named…

From News, posted 11.09.07

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 Honored as Icons at 14th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards

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en español Songwriter Of The Year Accolades Go To Wisin & Yandel, Francisco Saldaña “Luny” And Manuel Eduardo Toscano ‘La Tortura’ Takes Song Of The Year And Ringtone Of The Year Awards; EMI-Blackwood Music Inc. Named Latin Publisher Of The Year BMI held its 14th annual Latin Music Awards tonight, with top honors going to BMI Icons Los Tigres del Norte; Songwriters of the Year Juan…

From News, posted 3.23.07

Chicks Flock to Grammy Stage with 5 Wins

Comeback queens the Dixie Chicks led the charge of BMI songwriters and artists who made the winners list for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, presented Feb. 11 in Los Angeles. With five wins out of five nominations, the country trio shook off the anti-Bush backlash and took the stage to pick up three of the night’s top awards—Record and Song of the Year for…

From News, posted 2.12.07

Los Tigres del Norte To Be Honored as BMI Icons at 14th Annual Latin Awards

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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

Latin Grammys Love Shakira, Calle 13

Just like Wyclef Jean chants in her massive hit "Hips Don't Lie," New York's Madison Square Garden echoed with cries of "Shakira, Shakira" last night (11/2) as the Colombian singer added four Latin Grammys to her already full trophy shelf. Taking home some of the night's biggest awards -- Record and Song of the Year for "La Tortura," and Album of the Year and Best Female Pop…

From News, posted 11.02.06

Shakira Leads BMI’s 2006 Latin Grammy Nominees

BMI songwriter/artist Shakira leads the list of BMI nominees for the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced recently from Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden where the ceremony will take place on Nov. 2. This is the first time the Latin Grammys will be held in New York City.

From News, posted 10.04.06

BMI Sponsors ‘Los Compositores’ Song Contest

BMI's Delia Orjuela was on hand to congratulate BMI songwriters Cesar Brizuela and Pablo Orozco for taking the second place award at the recent "Los Compositores" contest for their song "No Saben Igual Tus Besos." The 2004 BMI Latin Award-winning song won in the Norteña/Ranchera genre. Sponsored by BMI, the contest was held at the Blue Moon Club in North Hollywood.

From News, posted 6.08.06

Merengue Superstar Juan Luis Guerra To Be Honored as BMI Icon at 13th Annual Latin Awards

en español Multiple Grammy Award-winning merengue artist Juan Luis Guerra will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music copyright organization's 13th annual Latin Awards. The ceremony, which honors the songwriters and publishers of the most played BMI Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the past year, will be held April 7 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York,…

From News, posted 1.18.06

BMI to Bring 13th Annual Latin Awards to New York City in 2006

BMI has announced that it is bringing its 13th annual Latin Awards to New York City on Friday, April 7, 2006. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner and ceremony will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. It will be the first time the awards dinner will be held in that city. The BMI Latin Awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most played Latin songs on U.S. radio and…

From News, posted 12.15.05

Carlos Santana to Be Honored as BMI Icon at 12th Annual Latin Awards

Dinner and Ceremony to Be Held April 21 in Las Vegas BMI today announced that multiple Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Carlos Santana will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music performing right organization's 12th annual Latin Awards. The dinner and ceremony will be held April 21 at The Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in…

From News, posted 1.23.05

Sardina, Café Tacuba Score at Latin Grammys

BMI Latin songwriters, producers and composers were among the top winners at the 5th annual Latin Grammy Awards held September 1 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Producer Rafa Sardina was BMI's big winner of the night, taking home three Latin Grammys, including Album of the Year and Best Engineered Album for Alejandro Sanz's No Es Lo Mismo, while the album's title track earned Sardina the Record…

From News, posted 9.01.04

Latin Grammy Nods Spotlight BMI Artists

Caf� Tacuba's Emmanuel Del Real leads the list of BMI songwriter/artists nominated for the 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards with five nods, it was announced recently at a press conference in Los Angeles. The ceremony, set for Sept. 1 at LA's Shrine Auditorium, will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-10pm ET/PT and hosted by George Lopez.

From News, posted 7.21.04

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 to Celebrate 11th Annual Latin Awards in Puerto Rico

BMI has announced that the music performing rights organization's 11th annual Latin Awards will be held March 16, 2004 at the Ritz Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most played Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the company's Latin repertoire for a one year period. The Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Publisher of the…

From News, posted 11.19.03

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