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10 Questions With Ali Dee
The first thing one notices when meeting Ali Dee Theodore, 42, who goes by Ali Dee, is his intense charisma and the passion and drive he has for his work, which involves running his highly successful business, DeeTown Entertainment, a one-stop-shop music factory. Behind closed doors in his high-tech suite of production studios are writers, producers, musicians, artists and engineers crafting diverse music for blockbuster films…
From News, posted 5.22.13
BMI Remembers Zach Sobiech and his Inspirational Legacy
Broadcast Music, Inc. mourns the loss of Zach Sobiech, the inspirational young BMI songwriter who passed away at the age of 18, on May 20, 2013, after a battle with osteosarcoma. Diagnosed at 14, Zach turned to music to express himself. His inspirational song “Clouds,” which has received more than 4 million views on YouTube, was a poignant way for him to say good-bye to his friends and family.…
From News, posted 5.22.13
BMI Writers Receive 57% of Americana Honors & Awards Nods
Nominations for the 2013 Americana Honors & Awards have Broadcast Music, Inc. writers out in front with 57 percent of the tally. The winners will be revealed live at the annual Americana Honors and Awards ceremony at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on September 18, 2013. The show will also air live on AXS TV. Here is a list of the BMI Nominees: ALBUM OF THE…
From News, posted 5.21.13
#1 Song “I Drive Your Truck” Inspired by Army Dad’s Moving Story
Broadcast Music, Inc. songwriter, Connie Harrington, was listening to a public radio program when she happened to hear a story about a father remembering his son, killed in Afghanistan in 2006. Harrington was so moved by the dad who coped with his grief by driving his son’s truck, that she brought the idea into a co-writing session with Jimmy Yeary and
From News, posted 5.21.13
BMI Members Receive 25% Discount to 2013 New Music Seminar
As part of Broadcast Music, Inc.'s sponsorship of the 2013 New Music Seminar to be held in New York City, June 9-11, 2013, BMI members will receive a 25% discount off registration! This seminar is a great opportunity to network and form new contacts within the music industry, and will feature more than 150 leaders speaking on topics from music publishing to booking agents to independent labels and more. In…
From News, posted 5.21.13
BMI to Participate in World Creators Summit Representing Songwriting Community
Broadcast Music, Inc. will once again be taking part in the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) World Creators Summit on June 4-5, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The global conference, entitled "Create, Connect, Respect," will highlight nearly 100 expert speakers on panels centering around copyright law and intellectual property rights in the digital age. Included in the lineup will be a panel on Compulsory vs. Direct Licensing…
From News, posted 5.21.13
BMI’s NYU Panel Educates on the Business of Songwriting
Broadcast Music, Inc. highlighted its commitment to education and support of songwriters with its panel, "BMI Presents Music 101: Songwriting,” held May 9 at the Tisch School of the Arts in New York. The panel, open to all but curated for New York University students, was moderated by entertainment attorney, David Beame, and featured insightful commentary on the business of songwriting from manager Tanya L. Brown, BMI songwriter Jared Cotter,…
From News, posted 5.21.13
BMI Partners With the 2013 Latin Mixx Conference in Multiple U.S. Cities
For the third year, BMI is sponsoring the Latin Mixx Conference as the event expands from its original base of New York City to key cities Miami, San Antonio and Los Angeles via its "Latin Re:Mixx Mixxer Series Presented by Ford." The events will bring together some of the most influential industry representatives, and will help attendees dive into each city's rich and dynamic Latin music and culture. Launched in…
From News, posted 5.17.13
BMI Members Sweep Blues Music Awards
The Blues Music Awards ceremony was held on May 9, 2013, in Memphis, Tenn., and Broadcast Music, Inc. is proud to represent the majority of winners, who claimed 79 percent of this year’s awards. Sponsored by the Blues Foundation, the show, which featured all of the nominees, never once let up in the infectious excitement it brought to the crowd, as blues enthusiasts, and even those new to the genre,…
From News, posted 5.17.13
Come Join the Ride at BMI’s Tailgate Party During the CMA Music Festival
The second annual BMI Tailgate Party at LP Field will showcase a top-notch lineup of country music’s best emerging bands, continuing Broadcast Music, Inc.’s support of songwriters as they find their way to success in the industry. Touted as the “Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience,” the 2013 CMA Music Festival will take over downtown Nashville on June 6-9, 2013. Last year’s BMI Tailgate Party headliners, Florida Georgia Line, became the…
From News, posted 5.16.13
Cliff Martinez and Top Composers Honored at the 2013 BMI Film & TV Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc. saluted the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & TV Awards, which took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on May 15, 2013. Renowned composer Cliff Martinez received BMI’s Richard Kirk Award for his significant contributions to the realm of film and television music. Known…
From News, posted 5.16.13
Adam Levine and Top Songwriters Honored at 61st Annual BMI Pop Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc. was proud to honor the songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most performed pop songs at the 61st annual BMI Pop Awards, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on May 14, 2013. International superstar Adam Levine received the BMI President’s Award in recognition of his profound influence on the entertainment industry. As the 2013 President’s Award recipient, Levine joins an elite list…
From News, posted 5.15.13
First Master Session at USC Thornton School of Music Launches With BMI Icon David Foster
The first installment of the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) Master Sessions at the University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music kicked off on April 19 with a very special member of the Broadcast Music, Inc. family: legendary songwriter, music producer, SHOF inductee and BMI Icon David Foster. This new partnership between the USC Thornton School of Music and SHOF is meant to provide…
From News, posted 5.15.13
Meet A-Rod, the BMI Songwriter Behind Fantasia’s New Hit Album
The name A-Rod is mostly familiar to baseball fans as a nickname for New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, but these days, there's another A-Rod shaking up the music scene. At 27, Broadcast Music, Inc. member Al-Sherrod "A-Rod" Lambert from Newark, New Jersey, is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after songwriters in the world of R&B. It's this gifted writer who is partly responsible for helping Fantasia enter Billboard's Top…
From News, posted 5.10.13
BMI Partners With Creative Week for Inaugural AMP Awards
There's no better time than Creative Week in New York City – when advertising, design and digital media converge with the arts – for Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) to drive home its recently launched corporate positioning campaign focused on its leadership, heritage and innovation within the music industry. On May 7, BMI presented at the inaugural Association of Music Producers (AMP) Awards, which…
From News, posted 5.09.13
Rising Stars Perform at BMI’s ‘Next Fresh Thing’ Spring Showcase
The audience at On The Rox in Hollywood was treated to the sounds of rising stars Vali, Lorine Chia, Eric Bellinger and JoiStaRR at the latest installment of Broadcast Music, Inc.'s® "Next Fresh Thing" showcase series on May 2. BMI member Nicole Scherzinger was one of several audience members to enjoy the performances. The evening kicked off with 20-year-old wunderkind Lorine Chia.…
From News, posted 5.08.13
Come Hang Out at the BMI Stage in Gulf Shores
BMI is sponsoring its first-ever BMI stage at the 4th annual Hangout Music Festival May 17-19, 2013, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and you’re invited! Who’s playing, you ask? In order of appearance: Colin Lake - Friday, May 17, at 12:30 p.m. Luella & the Sun - Friday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m. The Weeks - Friday, May 17, at 5:00 p.m.…
From News, posted 5.08.13
BMI Writers Lead With 80 Percent of 2013 CMT Nominations
Country stars Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Miranda Lambert have each racked up four 2013 CMT Music Award nominations for their videos or performances on CMT. In addition, newcomers Florida Georgia Line have an impressive three nominations along with Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and
From News, posted 5.08.13
Deadline Extended for 2013 BMI/NYU Workshop For Music in Commercial Media
Participants now have until May 13 to apply for the BMI/New York University Workshop for Music in Commercial Media. The intensive three-day seminar takes place July 27-29, 2013, and is produced by Ron Sadoff, Director of Film Scoring, New York University, and Doreen Ringer-Ross, BMI Vice President of Film/TV Relations. Now in its second year, the workshop underscores BMI's commitment to educating emerging composers in the field of film and…
From News, posted 5.06.13
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With This Playlist Featuring Mexican and Mexican-American BMI Songwriters
Often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, which takes place on September 16 and is known as "El Grito," Cinco de Mayo is actually the commemoration of the historic Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when the Mexican Army under General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin defeated the much larger and better-equipped French army under Napoleon III. The victory, although small in the grand scheme of expelling the French from Mexico in…
From News, posted 5.03.13
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