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Library of Congress Inducts 9 BMI Musical Works into National Recording Registry

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From News, posted 4.12.23 In a historic moment, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, today cited 25 recordings worthy of perpetual preservation in the National Recording Registry due to their cultural, historical or aesthetic significance in the nation’s sound heritage. BMI is very proud that nine of these selections are from our repertoire. “The National… Read more...


A Christmas Gift From Keb’ Mo’

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From News, posted 12.05.19 Keb’ Mo’ has had a busy year and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. In June, he released his fourteenth studio album, Oklahoma, featuring contributions from Taj Mahal, Robert Randolph, Rosanne Cash (who joined him on lead single “Put a Woman in Charge”), and his wife, Robbie Brooks Moore.… Read more...


2019 Blues Music Awards Pay Tribute to the Late Michael Ledbetter and More

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From News, posted 5.15.19 BMI affiliates made another strong showing at the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, which was held at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN on May 9. Despite being an evening of celebration for the Blues community, this year’s ceremony had bittersweet poignance as the top award winner was… Read more...


BMI Congratulates its Blues Hall of Fame Inductees and 2017 Award Winners

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From News, posted 5.22.17 BMI is proud to congratulate the BMI songwriters who were inducted into the renowned Blues Hall of Fame this year, as well as those who took home awards at the 38th Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Both events were dominated by BMI affiliates and included these esteemed members:… Read more...


BMI Affiliates Win Big at 2016 Blues Music Awards

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From News, posted 5.18.16 The Halloran Performance Center, which is the new addition to the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, provided the perfect venue for the Blues Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner on May 4, 2016, where BMI affiliates once again dominated the field of honorees. Bluesmen Jimmy Johnson, Eddy Clearwater, and John… Read more...


BMI Writers Crank Up the Volume at 2015 Blues Music Awards

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From News, posted 5.17.15 For the last several years, Broadcast Music, Inc. has been a proud sponsor of the Blues Foundation’s Blues Music Awards, which is the highest honor given to musicians and songwriters in blues music. This year, per usual, the 36th Blues Music Awards took place before a sell-out crowd in Memphis,… Read more...


Tommy Castro Leads BMI Wins at 2010 Blues Music Awards

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From News, posted 5.13.10 Tommy Castro enjoyed a big night at the 31st Blues Music Awards ceremony, held May 6 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis. Castro walked away with wins in every category in which he was nominated: Contemporary Blues Album for Hard Believer, Contemporary Blues Male Artist, Band of the Year… Read more...


Blues Icon Koko Taylor Dies

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From News, posted 6.08.09 Queen of the Blues Koko Taylor has died. She was 80 years-old. A pioneer and consistent force within the blues genre, Taylor was one of a very few females to earn success in the Chicago blues field, which has been traditionally dominated by men including legends Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy… Read more...


Buddy Guy Leads BMI Winners at 30th Annual Blues Music Awards

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From News, posted 5.13.09 BMI blues legends dominated the 30th Annual Blues Music Awards, held Thursday, May 7 in Memphis, Tennessee. With three trophies, icon Buddy Guy walked away with the most wins, including album and contemporary blues album of the year for Skin Deep, as well as contemporary blues male artist of the… Read more...


Bobby Rush, Irma Thomas, Koko Taylor and More Honored at 2008 Blues Awards

From News, posted 5.28.08 BMI songwriters staked a claim to the vast majority of the 2008 Blues Awards handed out in Tunica, Mississippi May 8. The ceremony's inaugural staging in Tunica prompted excitement and sense of expectancy, and was heralded by many as a triumphant return to the cradle of the blues. Legends including… Read more...


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