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BMI Mourns the Loss of Bluegrass Icon Ralph Stanley

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From News, posted 6.24.16 BMI is saddened by the passing yesterday of bluegrass and Appalachian music legend Ralph Stanley. As part of a duo he formed with his brother, Carter, the Stanley Brothers’ music established them as key figures in the early growth of traditional bluegrass music. Their 1951 recording of “Man of Constant… Read more...


BMI Writers Receive Multiple GRAMMY Nominations

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From News, posted 12.15.15 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… Read more...


BMI Writers Overwhelmingly Take 2015 IBMA Nominations

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From News, posted 9.17.15 Again this year, BMI writers made a sweep of the 2015 IBMA nominations with nods in every category and many, many BMI writers receiving multiple nominations. We congratulate them all for being recognized for their creativity and hard work and wish them good luck at the awards ceremony on Thursday,… Read more...


Tom T. Hall to be Honored as BMI Icon at 60th BMI Country Awards

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From News, posted 8.27.12 BMI will celebrate the incredible songwriting career of Tom T. Hall by naming him a BMI Icon at the company’s 60th annual Country Awards. The private ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at BMI’s Music Row offices in Nashville. The BMI Icon award is given to… Read more...


BMI Pickers and Poets Dominate 2010 IBMA Awards

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From News, posted 10.04.10 Dailey & Vincent took home their third consecutive Entertainer of the Year crown during the 21st Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, held Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The power-duo also earned Vocal Group and Album of the Year for Dailey & Vincent Sing the… Read more...


Dailey & Vincent Lead BMI List of IBMA Nominees

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From News, posted 8.18.10 The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced nominees for the 2010 International Bluegrass Music Awards, and BMI songwriters, artists and musicians lead the list. The prestigious trophies will be handed out Thursday, September 30, 2010, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, during World of Bluegrass week, September 27 –… Read more...


T-Bone Burnett: True Believer

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From MusicWorld, posted 7.24.09 In today’s digitized computerized compressed treble-drenched fluorescent airtight culture, it can get a little hard to breathe. Sometimes, somebody needs to open the window — preferably with a well-thrown brick — and let in a little sun and wind. And nobody recognizes the soul-saving sweetness of some well-placed sonic space… Read more...


Josh Turner: As Country as Cornbread

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From MusicWorld, posted 11.21.07 With a baritone as rich as Godiva dark chocolate, a polite demeanor, all-American good looks, and a deep appreciation for the country music establishment and its heritage, Josh Turner is definitely the anti-Waylon. Not that he doesn’t revere the Outlaws as much as any other self-respecting country artist out there… Read more...


Bluegrass’ Biggest Night Showers Awards on BMI Affiliates

From News, posted 10.11.07 The 18th annual International Bluegrass Awards swept into the Grand Ole Opry house Thursday, October 4. The capstone of the IBMA’s World of Bluegrass festival and conference October 1 through 7, the IBMA Awards attract and honor bluegrass’ finest. Mandolin virtuoso and BMI affiliate Sam Bush, who won his fourth… Read more...


Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson Top 2007 IBMA Nominee List

From News, posted 8.29.07 BMI bluegrass luminaries Rhonda Vincent and Doyle Lawson lead the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) 2007 list of nominees presented Thursday, August 16. The 2007 IBMA Awards will be handed out Thursday, October 4, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Rhonda Vincent Rhonda Vincent &… Read more...


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