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BMI (Broadcast Music Inc) hosted its annual Americana Fest Pre-Party at Nashville’s 6th & Peabody. The outdoor event was free and open to the public and featured performances by renowned pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph and Friends, country-rock songstress Lilly Hiatt, and newcomer Myron Elkins. The event was sponsored by…
BMI Honors John Hiatt With Troubadour Award
Last night, BMI honored legendary singer-songwriter John Hiatt with its Troubadour Award at the company’s Nashville office. The private dinner celebrated the career of Hiatt, with additional musical homage paid by a group of heavy hitters that included Elvis Costello, Lyle Lovett, The World Famous Headliners, Delbert McClinton, War and…
Indie Spotlight: LILLY HIATT
On her third LP, Trinity Lane, Lilly Hiatt proves that it pays to be vulnerable. Rolling Stone called the album, which was named for her East Nashville neighborhood, “the most cohesive and declarative statement of the young songwriter’s career.” Hiatt, 32, is open about her past struggles: Her mother died…
BMI Hosts Americana in the Park
BMI’s Atlanta office hosted two back to back weekends of “Americana in the Park,” showcasing top songwriters in the genre, including GRAMMY award-winning songwriter Bonnie Bishop and rocker Lilly Hiatt the first Friday, and folk singer Faye Webster with the storied country-leaning Sonia Leigh on weekend two. Check out the…
BMI Presents “Americana in the Park” in Atlanta, GA
BMI is proud to present “Americana in The Park,” two Friday nights of not-to-be-missed performances at Park Tavern (500 10th Street NE) in Atlanta. Performing the first night of the two-part concert series on November 11 will be GRAMMY -winning singer-songwriter Bonnie Bishop along with hard-hitting rocker Lilly Hiatt who…