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BMI wrapped up its 2022 season BMI Presents at the Bluebird Cafe shows with the iconic husband and wife duo, War and Treaty. The pair, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, have been musical partners for several years, writing about and honoring our soldiers and their dedication to protect our…
BMI Congratulates its Songwriters Nominated for Induction Into 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame
BMI is proud to congratulate its exceptional affiliates nominated for induction into the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame. With a rich history of paying tribute to the creators of the world’s most popular music, induction into the Songhall is an honor that ranks among the most prestigious accolades a songwriter…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees
Yesterday, three of BMI’s lauded songwriters took to the stage to accept their prestigious induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. BMI Icons, Hank Williams Jr., and Dean Dillon, along with multiple award-winning songwriter and artist Marty Stuart, became the legendary Hall’s newest members, exemplifying their immense impact on…
BMI Congratulates CMHoF Inductees Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and Dean Dillon
BMI is proud to announce that our legendary songwriters, Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and Dean Dillon, make up this year’s class of inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame, bringing the total number of honorees to 142. Dean Dillon, who was named a BMI Icon in 2013, earns…
Licensing Customers and Assoc. Partners Treated to Special Songwriter Performance in Crested Butte
As has become tradition, BMI Licensing’s Industry Relations Department hosted a special reception recently (1/17) for customers and association partners who made the trip to Crested Butte, Colorado to attend this year’s Mountain High Music Festival presented by Hall of Fame songwriter Dean Dillon and BMI. The evening featured performances…
BMI Proudly Sponsors 5th Annual Mountain High Music Festival
For the fifth year in a row, BMI proudly sponsored the Mountain High Music Festival in Crested Butte, CO. The three-day event, which was held January 16 – 19, offered exclusive, intimate settings that showcased world class singer-songwriters and recording artists. Presented by BMI Icon and Hall of Fame songwriter…
Worlds Collide with Dean Dillon and Sundance Head
They came from two very different worlds: Dean Dillon, from east Tennessee, and Jason “Sundance” Head – from Porter, Texas. Dean hitchhiked to Nashville in the early ‘70s and knocked on every door on Music Row to get people to listen to his songs. He recorded multiple studio albums and…
BMI Announces Star-Studded Lineup for 24th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival
BMI is pleased to announce the lineup for the 24th annual Key West Songwriters Festival, presented by BMI. Set for May 8-12, 2019, the Key West Songwriters Festival will feature legendary hitmakers alongside burgeoning talent in venues across the island. For the seventh year in a row, BMI and Sony…
BMI Bulletin Board: February 2019
WORKSHOPS BMI 101 Workshop: Nashville BMI 101 is a one-hour introductory workshop for anyone interested in learning more about the current role BMI plays in the complex world of the music industry. You’ll spend the hour with two BMI Employees outlining the history of BMI, how to utilize…
BMI Supports Mountain High Music Festival For 5th Consecutive Year
For the fifth year in a row, BMI was the presenting sponsor for Dean Dillon’s Mountain High Music Festival, held recently (1/16-1/19) in Crested Butte, Colorado. This year’s festival lineup included BMI Icon Dean Dillon, Jamey Johnson and Pam Tillis, as well as BMI award-winning songwriters Kendell Marvel, Lance Carpenter…
Dean Dillon: Dean Dillon Interviewed at the 2014 BMI Country Awards
Captured at 2014 BMI Country Awards