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The Hollywood Music In Media Award (HMMA) winners have been announced, with many BMI composers taking top Visual Media honors as well as nominations. The prestigious awards are the first in the year to honor original music (song and score) in all visual media from around the globe, including film,…
Nashville Newcomer Morgan Evans Takes Off
Nashville is a fabled destination for many aspiring singer-songwriters, and those who’ve made the trek will tell you that it’s rarely an easy road to get there. But if there’s a prize for the most frequent flyer miles earned on the path to Music City, it might go to Morgan…
BMI Teams Up With Florida Broadcasters to Honor Scott and Jaclyn Stapp of Creed
BMI partnered recently with the Florida Association of Broadcasters in presenting their “Service to Florida” award to Scott and Jaclyn Stapp at a ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale on June 21. The award is presented, in conjunction with the Association’s annual convention, to a native…
Win a Slot at BMI’s Acoustic Brunch during Florida Music Festival 2012
BMI has one slot up for grabs in its anticipated Acoustic Brunch on Saturday, April 21 at the Gibson Showroom during the 2012 Florida Music Festival and Conference in downtown Orlando. The contest is open to all BMI songwriters. To enter: Visit www.sonicbids.com/FMFBMI and click the “Enter Promo Code”…
BMI Artists Dominate Top-Selling Album, Artists Slots in Billboard Best of Decade Lists
Billboard recently announced the top-selling artists and albums of the past decade, and BMI artist/songwriters dominate both lists. Oscar and Grammy award-winner Eminem appears in both lists an impressive total of three times, once as a best-selling artist and twice in the best-selling album tally. Linkin Park and Britney Spears…
A. R. Rahman Wins BAFTA Award as BMI Composers Dominate Video Game Nods
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) recently applauded the year’s best in film, and composer A. R. Rahman walked away with the 2009 Orange British Academy Film Award for Music in recognition of his original score and songs for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman will also…
Alter Bridge
Is there life after a multi-platinum career in Creed? Three former members of that band, along with vocalist Myles Kennedy, certainly think so, starting with their new incarnation as the melodically rocking band Alter Bridge . "After all Creed achieved professionally, I felt that I needed to refocus on…
Mariah Carey Issues an ‘Emancipation’ Proclamation
Cause it’s my night No stress no fights I’m leavin’ it all behind No tears no time to cry Just making the most of life -“It’s Like That” With The Emancipation of Mimi , Mariah Carey repudiates the rumor mills, negates the naysayers and opens up Her voice and soul…
BMI Gospel Artists Win Big at GMA Awards
Many of BMI's top gospel music creators and performers were honored at the 36th Annual GMA Awards, presented last month at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Mark Hall earned quadruple trophies, including his second consecutive Songwriter of the Year award and Song of the…
BMI Plays ‘The Game of Love’ for Song of the Year at 52nd Annual Pop Awards
BMI saluted the past year's 50 most performed songs during the 52nd Annual Pop Awards on May 11, with superlatives reserved for "The Game of Love" as Song of the Year, Lauren Christy and Scott Spock as Songwriters of the Year…