BMI was deeply saddened to learn that the incomparable Tina Turner passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 at her home in Switzerland. A genuine legend and innovator, Turner was a groundbreaking music creator and electrifying performer who first came to prominence as part of the Ike & Tina… Read more...
“Great means incredibly well crafted, easily memorable, with a universally relatable sentiment and a sense of authenticity—“from the heart” as they say. Iconic means touching a cultural nerve, standing the test of time and instantly recognizable by many people - that holds true even if it’s not widely considered… Read more...
BMI congratulates its storied songwriters slated to be inducted this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Scheduled for a special ceremony on October 30, 2021 at 8 pm ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, OH, this year’s class of esteemed new inductees includes several BMI creators… Read more...
For most of us, 2020 will rank as one of the most tumultuous years of our lifetime. The restrictions, losses, and fears caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the emotions stirred up in the political and social arenas, touched virtually everyone—and creative people were hit extra hard. Songwriters, musicians,… Read more...
This morning, the Library of Congress announced the newest works to be listed in the prestigious National Recording Registry, with several BMI songwriters and composers receiving the honors. The inductions will become part of an elite group of recordings destined for special preservation and scholarship attention due to their “cultural,… Read more...
