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BMI is excited to share the news that two of its legendary Gospel singer/songwriters, BeBe & CeCe Winans, are participating in an upcoming episode of the popular webcast series, Verzuz, on Easter Sunday, April 17. BeBe & CeCe will be paired up against celebrated Gospel sister act, Mary Mary. Initially…
BMI Rings In the Holidays With Atlanta’s Best and Brightest
Last week, Atlanta’s best and brightest turned out in full force for the annual BMI Atlanta holiday party. The festitivites were sponsored by Hennessy, who provided signature cocktails for the private dinner, held at culinary gem Cape Deutch, featuring a selection of the restaurant’s most popular dishes.…
BMI Accepting Submissions for 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase
BMI is currently accepting submissions for its 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase, to be held in Atlanta on April 11, 2013 at Terminal West. Aspiring artists from all urban genres, including r&b, rap and hip-hop, are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to perform at this lauded, star-spotting annual showcase.…
Snoop Dogg, Drake, B.o.B, Lex Luger, Universal Music Publishing & More Honored at BMI Urban Awards
Urban music’s top creators shared the stage tonight at BMI’s Urban Awards at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. The annual event celebrates the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s most-performed r&b, rap and hip-hop songs in the BMI repertoire. The 2011 ceremony featured high-wattage star power and…
Rick Ross, Travis Porter, Sean Garrett & Ace Hood Headline BMI’s 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase
A selection of the recording industry’s most eminent stars and promising talent performed at BMI’s 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase May 18 at The Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta. Hosted by comedian Lil Duval and DJ Drama, the showcase featured performances by the inimitable Rick Ross, Atlanta-based hip-hop trio Travis Porter,…
Rick Ross to Headline BMI’s 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase
BMI will present its 14th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Wednesday, May 18, featuring a combination of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most-promising unsigned talent. Staged at The Buckhead Theatre (3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The festivities are open…
Sean Garrett on Getting It Right
Responsible for co-writing a dizzying number of hit singles, from Usher’s “Yeah!,” Fergie’s “London Bridge,” and Ciara’s “Goodies,” to Chris Brown’s “Run It!,” Beyonce’s “Diva,” and Nelly’s “Grillz,” Sean Garrett might be excused for manifesting a healthy sense of hubris. “I knew I could sing when I was three,” he…
BMI Mourns the Passing of Michael Jackson
An artistic and cultural tour de force whose gifts demanded the spotlight, Michael Jackson was equally potent behind the scenes. He received numerous BMI Awards recognizing his prolific career as a songwriter, the raw power of which will continue to influence generations of music makers. “BMI mourns the passing of…
NAS, Trey Songz and Novel Headline BMI 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase in Atlanta
R&B Wranglers 718 Take Top Prize The recording industry’s most eminent stars and promising talent performed at Broadcast Music, Inc.’s (BMI) 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase April 23, at E.S.S.O Nightclub. Hosted by DJ Khaled, the showcase featured performances by the inimitable MC NAS; mellifluous crooner Trey Songz; and multi-talented…
Gloria Estefan Named Icon at 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards
En Español BMI held its 16th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, March 12 at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida. Gloria Estefan was named a BMI Icon; singer/songwriter Espinoza Paz earned his second consecutive Latin Songwriter of the Year; “A Ti Si Puedo Decirte”…
Shaggy: Shaggy Interviewed at the 2009 BMI Urban Awards
Captured at 2009 BMI Urban Awards