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It was an incredible evening for BMI affiliates who made a strong showing at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which were held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The dynamic night of song and celebration was the culmination of GRAMMY weekend, where several awards were presented prior to the…
BMI Congratulates its 2022 Americana Honors & Awards Nominees
The coveted Americana Honors & Awards nominations are out with several BMI songwriters poised to win big. Brandi Carlile leads the pack with three nods this year in the major categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year. The ceremony will be held…
BMI Congratulates its 2022 GRAMMY Winners
BMI is extremely proud to salute our incredible affiliates who won the music industry’s most prestigious accolades last night at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which were presented at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. At both an untelevised ceremony earlier in the evening and on CBS’ live…
BMI Congratulates its UK Americana Awards 2022 Winners
Last night, the AMA-UK, a professional trade association representing and advocating for the voice of American Roots music in the UK, announced the winners of this year’s prestigious UK Americana Awards. BMI is proud that several of our songwriters, as well as international writers who choose BMI for U.S. representation,…
BMI Celebrates its 2022 GRAMMY Nominees
As the music industry’s most prestigious honor, the GRAMMY Award is universally acknowledged as the benchmark of excellence for songwriters and music creators. Recognition from the Recording Academy in the form of a nomination is a tremendous achievement, and once again, BMI is proud to congratulate its many affiliates who…
BMI Congratulates its 20th Annual Americana Honors & Awards Winners
Last night the Americana Music Association held its coveted awards ceremony with the majority of wins going to BMI songwriters. You can watch this year’s show on PBS, which is set to broadcast ACL Presents: The 20th Annual Americana Honors, a special episode of Austin City Limits featuring performance highlights…
BMI Congratulates its 2021 Americana Honors and Awards Nominees
The nominations are out and the final winners of this year’s Americana Honors & Awards will be announced on September 22 in a celebration at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Congratulations to all! Here are the BMI nominees: Album of the Year: Cuttin’ Grass - Vol. 1 (Butcher…
BMI Congratulates its HMMA Visual Media Award Winners
The Hollywood Music In Media Award (HMMA) winners have been announced, with many BMI composers taking top Visual Media honors as well as nominations. The prestigious awards are the first in the year to honor original music (song and score) in all visual media from around the globe, including film,…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 Americana Honors & Awards Winners
The Americana Music Association has revealed the winners of their 19th annual Americana Honors & Awards celebration with BMI songwriters taking the lion’s share of prestigious accolades. Here are the BMI winners. Many congratulations to all! Album of the Year: The Highwomen, The Highwomen, produced by Dave Cobb Artist…
BMI Indie Spotlight: Willa Amai
At nine years old, Willa Amai began her journey writing songs about heartbreaks she had yet to experience, losses she had never felt, and social injustices that she didn’t even know existed. Eclectically inspired by artists like Regina Spektor and the creators behind the poetry books her parents read to…
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Captured at 2020 BMI Country Awards