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Nashville

Come Join the Ride at BMI’s Tailgate Party During the CMA Music Festival

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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

Come Hang Out at the BMI Stage in Gulf Shores

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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

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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

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With This Playlist Featuring Mexican and Mexican-American BMI Songwriters

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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

BMI President and CEO Del Bryant to Retire in June 2014

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Del Bryant, Broadcast Music, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today his decision to retire from BMI in June 2014, starting an orderly leadership transition for the Company over the next 14 months. Following the executive transition, Bryant will continue to be engaged as a consultant for BMI. His decision to retire will bring to a close a remarkable career of more than 40 years of continuous service to…


From News, posted 5.01.13

BMI Mourns the Loss of Country Music Legend George Jones

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Incomparable country crooner and longtime BMI member George Jones died Friday, April 26, 2013, at the age of 81. Jones started recording hits in the 1950s and had announced that his final show would be in November 2013, when he planned to retire from touring. Along with his numerous hit records (including million-seller and multiple award-winning smash “He Stopped Loving Her Today” written by BMI Icon…


From News, posted 4.26.13

BMI Members ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement and Bobby Bare To Be Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame

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BMI songwriters "Cowboy" Jack Clement and Bobby Bare are among the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Considered the highest honor in the genre, the Country Music Hall of Fame was created in 1961 by the Country Music Association as a way to recognize those individuals in both the creative and business communities who have made significant contributions to the format. "'Cowboy' has been responsible for…


From News, posted 4.26.13

BMI Signs Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson

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At a towering 6’7”, the Philadelphia-born Ray Benson is considered a giant in the industry, but it’s not his height that has made him a dominant figure in music. BMI is honored to welcome the Asleep at the Wheel front man and founder back to the BMI roster. For forty years, Ray has been the driving force behind “The Wheel” and has overseen the release of more than 25 albums,…


From News, posted 4.22.13

BMI Live is Making Sound Waves

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The BMI Live program, which pays BMI songwriters when they play their own songs in any size venue, is making sound waves of its own. A front page story about the success of the program, which has paid 33,000 BMI songwriters so far for live performances, appeared in the Friday, April 12, 2013, edition of The Tennessean. The article includes quotes from BMI’s Senior Vice President, Business…


From News, posted 4.17.13

What Does BMI’s Commitment to Advanced Technology Mean for Songwriters?

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Jim King, BMI Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Technology, oversees all areas of technology innovation, operations, and product development at BMI. In addition to his other significant contributions to streamlining BMI’s operational platform, Jim helped to earn BMI’s placement in InformationWeek’s list of the top 500 technology innovators for two consecutive years. So, who better to ask? How does BMI’s commitment to innovation benefit songwriters? 1. What is BMI’s…


From MusicWorld, posted 4.16.13

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