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BMI proudly paid tribute to the best in songwriting for its 69th Annual BMI Country Awards. The top songwriters, publishers and administrators of the previous year’s most-performed Country songs were celebrated across all BMI digital and social channels. Songwriter/producer Jesse Frasure was named Songwriter of the Year, “One of Them…
BMI, Beasley Media Group And Xperi’s HD Radio® Technology Launch “How I Wrote That Song®” Series
BMI, Beasley Media Group and Xperi’s HD Radio Technology today launched a limited-edition of BMI’s signature series, “How I Wrote That Song®,” featuring acclaimed songwriters and producers from country, rock and R&B/hip-hop. Each episode of the 12-part series will give audiences an inside look into the creative process of writing…
Daniel Tashian on Inspiration, Curiosity & Collaborating With Songwriting Legend Burt Bacharach
Daniel Tashian was already on a roll. An accomplished songwriter/producer and multi-instrumentalist, Tashian — the son of Barry and Holly Tashian, the celebrated bluegrass duo — started making music early on, landing a deal with Elektra Records at the age of 19. He formed the Nashville-based band The Silver Seas…
BMI Songwriters Bring the Heat to 2019 Key West Songwriters Festival
The Key West Songwriters Festival, now in its 24th year, was once again an experience to remember for everyone who attended. Year after year, BMI brings Nashville’s best talent to the island for five days of music by established songwriters, as well as up-and-comers. The rowdy week of performances kicked…
BMI Singer-Songwriters Crank Up Downtown Nashville With Maui Jim Hard Rock Stage Takeover
BMI returned to downtown Music City for CMA Music Fest with a special takeover of the Maui Jim Hard Rock stage on Thursday, June 7. Fans and industry tastemakers alike were invited to kick off Country music’s most quintessential weekend of live music with a parking lot party featuring performances…
BMI Congratulates its ACM Nominees
On April 2, in Las Vegas, the Academy of Country Music will air its 52nd awards ceremony on CBS, and BMI writers are situated to win big again this year! Leading the pack of BMI ACM nominees for 2017 are: Keith Urban with seven nods, Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris…
BMI Celebrates the Writers of Chris Lane’s “Fix” with #1 Party
BMI Nashvillecs lobby held friends, family and fans of BMI artist Chris Lane and the writers of his hit song “Fix” for a #1 party celebration on October 10. Written by BMI writers Sarah Buxton and Jesse Erasure with Abe Stoklasa, the single from his second album Girl Problems marks…
“The Reason I Write”: Cole Swindell, Chris Lane, Heather Morgan at The Key West Songwriters Fest
Captured at 2019 Key West Songwriters Festival