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After another prolific year of incredible music, BMI songwriters made a strong showing in the nominations for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards, slated to be presented Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Earning multiple nods across the prestigious Recording Academy accolade’s 84 separate categories, the…
BMI Writers Receive Multiple GRAMMY Nominations
2015 proved to be another explosive year for BMI songwriters. In advance of the 58th Annual GRAMMY awards, BMI is very proud to congratulate all of our many affiliates who have earned impressive nominations for their musical contributions across a wide range of genres, including Taylor Swift and Maroon 5…
BMI Songwriters are Triumphant at 2012 Latin GRAMMY Awards
Juanes, Juan Luis Guerra, Carla Morrison and Don Omar were among BMI’s top winners at the XIII Annual Grammy Awards on Thursday, November 15 in Las Vegas. Juanes took home Album of the Year & Best Long Form Video for “MTV Unplugged” while Juan Luis Guerra was honored with Producer…
BMI Songwriters Earn 96 Nominations for 2012 Latin Grammys
The 2012 Latin Grammy Awards promises to be a big night for BMI artists, songwriters, and producers. Dominican singer, songwriter, and producer Juan Luis Guerra, who has already earned 12 Latin Grammys, received nominations for a staggering six awards this year including two for Record of the Year and two…
Juan Luis Guerra Wins Top Honors at 2010 Latin Grammys
BMI legend Juan Luis Guerra took home Album of the Year for his acclaimed A Son de Guerra during the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards, held Thursday, November 11 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Guerra also earned Best Contemporary Tropical Album and Best Tropical Song thanks to his…
BMI Trendsetters Lead List of 2010 Latin Grammy Nominees
BMI’s Latin music leaders dominate the list of 2010 Latin Grammy nominees. Perennial favorite Juan Luis Guerra earned an impressive four nods, including Album of the Year for his acclaimed A Son de Guerra. Guerra will also vie for Best Contemporary Tropical Album and Best Tropical Song thanks to “Bachata…
Shakira Leads BMI’s 2006 Latin Grammy Nominees
BMI songwriter/artist Shakira leads the list of BMI nominees for the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced recently from Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden where the ceremony will take place on Nov. 2. This is the first time the Latin Grammys will be held in…
BMI Writers Take Home Majority of This Year’s Grammys
Some of BMI's biggest songwriters and artists were among the top winners at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, held February 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
It’s Eight Grammy Nods for Mariah, Kanye and Legend
BMI superstars Mariah Carey, Kanye West and John Legend led the list of nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards with eight nods each when contenders were announced at a star-studded press conference held December 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Their three-way tie pushed the…
Gilberto Gil Named 2005 Polar Music Prize Winner
Brazilian BMI composer Gilberto Gil has been named one of the 2005 winners of the Polar Music Prize for his contributions to music. Gil, who is also Brazil's culture minister, will receive 1 million kronor ($137,043) from His Majesty King Carl XVI…