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A storyteller, songwriter, and visionary, Jake Wesley Rogers expresses his queer authenticity and artistry through his music. Rogers and his love for musical theater and songwriting led to his eventual signing with Justin Tranter’s Warner Records imprint, Facet Records (Tranter is notably a fellow BMI affiliate), and he turned his…
Two Powerful BMI Songwriter Performances Highlight Annual Gathering of Media Finance Executives
BMI presented a “musical double-header” at the Media Financial Management Association’s 2019 Media Finance Focus, curating BMI songwriter performances at two of the conference’s premier events. The annual convention, which took place recently (5/19-5/22) in New Orleans and attracts finance executives from all of the major radio, television and cable…
SXSW Indie Spotlight: Jake Wesley Rogers
Initially capturing attention – and over one million streams – via his soaring covers of “Only You” by Yaz and “I’ll Stand By You” by The Pretenders, it’s now Jake Wesley Rogers’ original music that is making an impact. His debut EP, Evergreen, featuring lush, soulful love songs delivered in…
BMI Packs Mercy Lounge for BMI-Curated 8 Off 8th Showcase
Mercy Lounge was bursting with fans eager to hear from a stacked lineup of BMI songwriters at last night’s 8 Off 8th showcase. The curated roster of local artists featured hot up-and-coming talent Tim Riehm, Meaux, Britty, C R O U S E, Sawyer, Bowen and Jake Wesley Rogers. The…