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BMI proudly paid tribute to the best in songwriting for its 69th Annual BMI Country Awards. The top songwriters, publishers and administrators of the previous year’s most-performed Country songs were celebrated across all BMI digital and social channels. Songwriter/producer Jesse Frasure was named Songwriter of the Year, “One of Them…
Steve Cropper Receives BMI Icon Award at 2018 BMI Country Awards
BMI proudly presented its 2018 BMI Country Awards this evening, honoring the prolific musical career of BMI Icon Award recipient Steve Cropper, as well as the Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. The 66th annual event, which is the genre’s oldest awards ceremony, also celebrated the songwriters and…
Mac Davis Recognized as BMI Icon at 2015 BMI Country Awards
BMI proudly presented its 2015 BMI Country Awards last night, honoring the prolific songwriting career of BMI Icon Mac Davis, as well as the Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. The 63rd annual event, which is the genre’s oldest awards ceremony, also celebrated the songwriters and publishers of…
BMI Fills Losers Bar with Winners Celebrating 5 Blake Shelton #1 Hits
Losers bar in Nashville turned into a room full of winners as music industry executives, friends and family gathered to celebrate BMI affiliate Blake Shelton and the writers of his 5 recent #1 singles. The first song celebrated was “Doin’ What She Likes,” written by BMI writers Wade Kirby and…
2nd Annual Songwriter’s Summit in Salt Lake a Huge Success
The 2nd annual Songwriter’s Summit held recently (3/27-3/28) in Salt Lake City featured live performances and panel discussions that celebrated the craft of songwriting. The two-day event, sponsored by BMI and Bonneville Radio, featured an iconic line-up of BMI songwriters who not only delivered powerhouse performances, but also imparted their…
BMI to Co-Sponsor Songwriters Summit in Salt Lake City
Broadcast Music, Inc., in conjunction with Bonneville Media Group’s Classic 103.5 The Arrow and FM 100.3 radio stations, will co-sponsor the 2015 Songwriters Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 27 and 28, 2015. The summit will feature panel discussions and performances by BMI songwriters, including award-winning Nashville songwriters Tommy…
BMI Hitmakers Perform for Foundation in Nashville
On October 13, 2014, Broadcast Music, Inc. treated Funeral Service Foundation’s Board of Trustees and donors, in Nashville for the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Annual Convention, to an intimate performance by award-winning BMI songwriters Dylan Altman, Phillip White and Tommy Lee James. The three hitmakers took the stage at…
BMI Country Awards Honor Top Writers and Publishers at 53rd Annual Ceremony
Charlie Daniels Saluted as BMI Icon BMI saluted the top country music songwriters, artists and publishers at its 2005 Country Awards, staged October 18 at the performing rights organization's Music Row offices. The black-tie ceremony was hosted by Del Bryant, BMI President and CEO, and Paul…
‘She’s My Kind Of Rain’ Pools #1 Prize
BMI Award-winning songwriters Robin Lerner and Tommy Lee James were honored with a #1 party at BMI Nashville for "She's My Kind Of Rain," recorded by Tim McGraw. Also recognized were the song's publishers, Massabielle Music and Still Working For The Man Music, Inc., as well…
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil: A Songwriting Team for the Ages
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "On Broadway," "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration": These are just a few of the classic songs that husband and wife team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil has written. The wildly successful partnership has spanned nearly every genre of popular…