When he moved to the U.S. from Istanbul, Turkey, in 2001, writer-producer Warren “Oak” Felder had a degree in network technologies and artificial intelligence from Istanbul Technical University, and zero music expertise save for his abiding love for rock bands including Rage Against the Machine and Modest Mouse. Felder hadn’t… Read more...
Inspired by the passion of vintage soul and the emotional uplift of gospel, New Jersey native Davie cut his musical teeth singing in churches in a traveling gospel band. His vocal prowess led him to Los Angeles, where he found work singing back-up for artists like Chris Brown, Cee-Lo Green… Read more...
BMI proudly honored the top 25 songs played on Christian radio during the past year at the 2018 BMI Christian Awards, held tonight at BMI’s Nashville offices on Music Row. The annual event celebrates the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most performed Christian rock, contemporary Christian, inspirational, southern… Read more...
BMI is proud to be presenting the Know Them Now Experience on Thursday, May 31, at Buckhead Theater (3110 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305). Hosted by Atlanta’s own 11Alive newscaster Neima Abdulahi and multi-faceted entertainer DC Young Fly, the concert is a platform for some of today’s hottest emerging… Read more...
BMI is proud to present its renowned How I Wrote That Song event at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas as part of Billboard Latin Music week on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. This long-running panel series celebrates chart-topping singer/songwriters and producers, and serves as a platform for panelists to discuss… Read more...
BMI affiliates Adam Malka and Jaime Villalvazo are the co-founder and music supervisor of top-shelf music production company Signature Tracks, which provides viable custom tracks for network giants including MTV, ABC and CNBC. The innovative company’s credits include adding just the right musical touch to blockbuster shows such… Read more...
The GMA Dove Awards has honored several BMI songwriters and composers with nominations for their outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music. The 48th annual ceremony for the prestigious accolades will be held October 17 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the… Read more...
BMI tonight proudly honored internationally-celebrated musician and songwriter Jay Kay (of Jamiroquai) with the BMI President’s Award at the 2017 BMI London Awards. Music industry guests including Naughty Boy, Foals and Bipolar Sunshine filled London’s Dorchester hotel to celebrate UK and European songwriters, producers and publishers of the most-performed songs… Read more...
The International Society of Hotel Association Executives Winter Summit held recently (11/29-12/2) in San Francisco was highlighted by a performance from John Ford Coley of the legendary 70’s duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. The GRAMMY-nominated duo churned out platinum and gold records during the 70’s including the number… Read more...
BMI writers turned out in force last night at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater to take home an enviable selection of trophies at the 2016 American Music Awards. Rihanna claimed three prestigious AMA’s, collecting Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B, Favorite Album Soul/R&B for Anti and Favorite Song – Soul/R&B for “Work.”… Read more...
