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BMI will host its biggest Number One Party ever, celebrating Country Music superstar Luke Combs, 11 hit songwriters and thousands of Country music fans in a special concert taking place June 8 in the BMI Parking Lot. This one-of-a-kind event will commemorate Combs’ last eight Number One singles with a…
BMI Salutes its Top Songwriters for the 2021 BMI Country Awards
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…
The Most Important Trait for Songwriters and Recording Artists - Persistence
During a recent workshop I was asked if I could identify the most important trait or skill for songwriters to possess. Was it an innate talent to craft a fresh, memorable melody? Was it the ability to craft a lyric that touched millions of hearts? Or was it something else?…
BMI Salutes its Top Songwriters for the 2020 BMI Country Awards
BMI paid tribute to the best in songwriting for its 68th Annual BMI Country Awards. The top songwriters, publishers and administrators of the previous year’s most-performed Country songs were celebrated across BMI’s digital and social channels. Major award winners for Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Publisher…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 CMA Nominees
The CMA nods are out with BMI affiliates taking center stage in nearly every category. Miranda Lambert leads the pack with an incredible seven nominations, including her fourth for Entertainer of the Year. Carrie Underwood, who is up for two awards, was also nominated for Entertainer of the Year, making…
BMI Proudly Sponsors 5th Annual Mountain High Music Festival
For the fifth year in a row, BMI proudly sponsored the Mountain High Music Festival in Crested Butte, CO. The three-day event, which was held January 16 – 19, offered exclusive, intimate settings that showcased world class singer-songwriters and recording artists. Presented by BMI Icon and Hall of Fame songwriter…
Steve Cropper Receives BMI Icon Award at 2018 BMI Country Awards
BMI proudly presented its 2018 BMI Country Awards this evening, honoring the prolific musical career of BMI Icon Award recipient Steve Cropper, as well as the Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. The 66th annual event, which is the genre’s oldest awards ceremony, also celebrated the songwriters and…
BMI Congratulates Luke Combs and Co-Writers on No. 1 Hit “When It Rains It Pours”
Music Row assembled in the BMI lobby Wednesday afternoon to celebrate rising star Luke Comb’s second Platinum, multi-week No. 1, “When It Rains It Pours.” The heartache-inspired track was written by BMI songwriters Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher and Jordan Walker. Comb’s second consecutive No. 1 from his Gold-certified debut album…