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Bryan Ferry To Be Named Icon at BMI London Awards
Bryan Ferry (PRS) will be named a BMI Icon at the organization’s annual London Awards, slated for Tuesday, October 7 at London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The invitation-only gala will recognize the U.K., European and Jamaican songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters who have bestowed “a unique and indelible influence…
From News, posted 8.11.08
Ford Turrell
"Most of the time I'm simply attempting to describe a moment in time," says Nashville musician Ford Turrell, "a lot like, 'Saw her standing on her front lawn, just a twirling her baton...'" The quote from Springsteen's "Nebraska" doesn't elude me. Neither does Ford Turrell's interest in T.S. Eliot, so I look forward to a candid discussion about artistic process with a singer-songwriter capable of comparing his…
From MusicWorld, posted 2.04.08
Peter Gabriel Receives Top Honor at BMI London Awards
BMI saluted Europe’s premier songwriters, composers and music publishers at its 2007 London Awards, held October 16 in the Grand Ballroom of London’s Dorchester Hotel. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant, along with Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Europe & Asia, Brandon Bakshi, the awards honored the past year’s most-played songs on U.S. radio and television and also recognized Peter Gabriel (PRS) as a BMI Icon…
From News, posted 10.16.07
Peter Gabriel To Be Honored as Icon at London Awards
Peter Gabriel will be honored as an Icon at BMI’s annual London Awards, set for Oct. 16 in the London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. The black-tie, invitation-only gala will recognize the U.K. and European songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-played BMI songs on American radio and television. The Icon designation is given to BMI songwriters who have had “a unique and indelible influence on generations…
From News, posted 8.20.07
Pete Francis
Pete Francis, an experienced musician, honed his skills and technique as a key member (vocals, guitar, bass) of the band Dispatch, which in the 1990s grew from northeast college phenomenon to national grassroots attraction, touring widely and selling out shows from New York City’s Roseland Ballroom to San Francisco’s Filmore West. In June of 2004, Pete Francis and his fellow members of Dispatch got together at…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.07.06
Ray Davies To Be Honored as BMI Icon at Annual London Awards Oct. 3
BMI has announced that rock legend Ray Davies (PRS) of the Kinks will be honored as a BMI Icon at the company's annual London Awards, set for Tuesday, Oct. 3 in the Grand Ballroom of London's Dorchester Hotel. The gala ceremony and dinner will also recognize the European songwriters and publishers of the past year's top BMI songs played on American radio and…
From News, posted 8.08.06
BMI Podcast #11 Showcases California Rock and Roll
BMI continues to share tomorrow's hottest music today with its groundbreaking "See It Hear First(tm)" new artist podcast series - the first of its kind in the music industry. Available at bmi.com/podcast, BMI podcast #11 showcases an invigorating slice of the California front's contributions to today's rock climate. Artists Wintergreen, Hot Like a Robot, Dynamite Walls and Ryan Huston interpret the American hybrid that is…
From News, posted 6.19.06
Dynamite Walls
The sound of San Diego band Dynamite Walls has been compared to everything from Coldplay to John Mayer, and from the Beatles to Van Morrison. Comprised of members Tom Pritchard (vocals, guitar), Alex Blundell (lead guitar), Doug Evans (bass) and Steve Serrano (drums), before forming, each member was struggling to find a band that expressed…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.07.06
BMI Honors Top European Writers, Publishers at 2005 London Awards; Steve Winwood Named a BMI Icon
BMI saluted the top European songwriters and publishers in the pop, urban, country, dance, Latin, college, Christian and film/tv music genres at its 2005 London Awards held November 29. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which honors the most performed songs on U.S. radio and television written by members of its foreign sister societies, was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Senior Vice…
From News, posted 11.28.05
Steve Winwood to Be Honored as BMI Icon at Annual London Awards Nov. 29
BMI today announced that legendary songwriter and recording artist Steve Winwood will be honored as a BMI Icon at the company's annual London Awards. The gala ceremony and dinner will be held November 29 in the Grand Ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel in that city. Winwood, who will be honored for his "enduring influence on generations of music makers," joins a distinguished list…
From News, posted 11.06.05
Charlie Daniels to Be Honored as BMI Icon at Country Awards Oct. 18
BMI today announced that country music legend Charlie Daniels will be honored as a BMI Icon at the performing rights organization's 53rd annual Country Awards. The gala ceremony and dinner, which salutes the most performed country songs of the past year, will be held October 18 at BMI's Music Row offices. Daniels, whose hits include the Grammy Award-winning Southern rock classic "The…
From News, posted 9.07.05
Gap Band To Receive Icon Honors at BMI Urban Awards
BMI has announced that the members of legendary soul/funk group the Gap Band will be honored as BMI Icons at the company's 5th annual Urban Awards. The gala ceremony and dinner will take place August 26 at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami, coinciding with the MTV Video Awards being held on August 28. Fronted…
From News, posted 6.01.05
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
Pat McLaughlin
Pat McLaughlin is well known around Nashville, and in the nationwide musicians’ circle, as one soulful dude. And a humble one, too, because he downplays that endemic respect by saying that practically anybody who tries to do their own thing and is successful at it, gets tagged by others as having soul. Maybe he’s right to a certain degree; but anyone who knows McLaughlin’s music will tell you that there…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.11.05
BMI Songwriters and Publishers Win Big at 12th Annual Latin Awards in Las Vegas
Ceremony Highlighted by Special Tribute to BMI Icon Carlos Santana Performing rights organization BMI presented its 12th Annual Latin Awards last night (4/21) with top honors going to Emilio Estefan and Estéfano as Songwriters of the Year, "Fotografía" by Juanes as Song of the Year, and SER-CA Publishing, Inc. as Publisher of the Year. The black-tie ceremony, hosted by BMI President & CEO
From News, posted 4.21.05
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
Soul-Stirring Sounds Score for The Holmes Brothers
There are few better testaments to the value of faith, perseverance and sticking to your musical guns than The Holmes Brothers, whose rhythm & blues music reminds contemporary listeners of the universality and musical breadth of the venerable style. The core members of the group - brothers Wendell (guitar and vocals) and Sherman Holmes (bass and vocals), and Poppy Dixon (drums and vocals) - have been…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.03.05
GMA Hall of Fame to Welcome BMI Gospel Greats
BMI affiliates Walter Hawkins, Mylon Le Fevre, the Lewis Family and Lou Hildreth are among the honorees set for induction to the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, February 22. Joining them in the Hall of Fame will be Evie Tornquist and non-performing members Ronn Huff and Don Light. Presented by the GMA Foundation, the ceremony will be taped at…
From News, posted 1.27.05
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
Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Casey Beathard Lead Winners at 2004 BMI Country Awards
Loretta Lynn Honored as BMI ICON BMI saluted the premier country music songwriters, artists and publishers at its 2004 Country Awards, staged last night (11/8) at the BMI offices on Music Row in Nashville. Country Awards Event Photos Crystal Gayle; BMI President & CEO Del…
From News, posted 11.07.04
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