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BMI celebrated the songwriters and publishers behind country music’s most-performed songs of the past year during the 59th annual BMI Country Awards. BMI staged the event in its Nashville offices, located in the heart of Music Row, where behind-the-scenes hit-makers and center stage superstars came together to toast…
Tony Martin, Mark Nesler, Tom Shapiro & Keith Urban Celebrate at BMI
BMI toasted the veteran trio of hit-makers behind BMI songwriter Keith Urban’s latest no. 1, “You Look Good in My Shirt,” Monday, November 3 in its Music Row offices. Written by BMI troubadours Tony Martin, Mark Nesler and Tom Shapiro, the single originally earned a spot on Urban’s 2002 releaseGolden…
Jerry Crutchfield
He may be best known as a hit producer and Nashville music publishing and record company titan, but when Jerry Crutchfield started out 50 years ago, he was a songwriter/artist. “I had a pop/doo-wop kind of vocal group that signed with RCA Victor and our first record was released in…
Stevie Nicks Wins in a ‘Landslide’ at BMI Country Awards; Steele Named Songwriter of the Year
BMI presented its Country Awards last night (11/4), recognizing the songwriters and publishers of the past year's 50 most performed country songs. Ultimate honors went to the Stevie Nicks-penned "Landslide" as Song of the Year; to Jeffrey Steele as Songwriter of the Year; and to Sony/ATV Music Publishing…
BMI Nashville Hosts Memorable #1 Celebration For
Friendship and teamwork were center stage when the BMI songwriting triumvirate of Tony Martin, Mark Nesler and Tom Shapiro were recognized for "I Miss My Friend" — their second #1 in three months — during a party at BMI Nashville (9/25). CMA Horizon nominee Darryl Worley led the praises to…
Songwriting Trio ‘Living Well’ In The Country
Tony Martin, Mark Nesler, Tom Shapiro -- three songwriters at the top of their game -- were the guests of honor at a BMI Nashville celebration (7/12) for "Living and Living Well," recorded by George Strait on MCA Nashville. The song, published by Buna Boy Music, Glitterfish Music, Mosaic…
‘I Hope You Dance’ Steps to ‘Song Of The Year’ Tune at 49th Annual BMI Count
BMI staged the 49th edition of its Country Awards last night, with ultimate honors saved for “I Hope You Dance,” songwriters Toby Keith, Marv Green and Aimee Mayo, and publishing titan Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. BMI Citations of Achievement were presented by President & CEO Frances…
Jennifer Hanson and Mark Nesler: Jennifer Hanson & Mark Nesler Interview - The 2008 BMI Country Awards
Captured at BMI Country Awards 2008