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The announcement of the 51st Annual Dove Award winners over the weekend included an overwhelming number of BMI songwriters. Below is the complete list. Many, many congratulations to all of our winners! Artist of the Year for KING & COUNTRY**; (Label) Curb / Word Entertainment Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the…
BMI’s Catherine Brewton Honored in Billboard’s Top Women in Music 2013
Broadcast Music, Inc. is proud to announce that Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, has been named one of the Top Women in Music by Billboard at a luncheon held in New York City on December 10, 2013. This honor is well deserved: Brewton has tirelessly built BMI’s…
BMI and eOne Music to Release Trailblazers of Gospel Music Live 2013 Album on October 22
The date is fast approaching for the release of BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Live 2013, a new album from Broadcast Music, Inc., in partnership with Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). Recorded live on January 18 at the 14th annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in…
Gospel Favorite Anaysha Brings Her Music to the Masses
Anaysha Figueroa-Cooper likes to tell the story of her first encounter with music. It takes place, like most special moments in her life, at the New Life Tabernacle in Brooklyn, New York. Her older sister, Timiney, had been singing right before her father, Bishop Eric Figueroa, started preaching. The familiar…
EOne Releases Lead Single ‘Holy One’ from Upcoming BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Album
Broadcast Music, Inc. announces the release of the first single off the forthcoming BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Live 2013 album. Performed by Light Records recording artist Anaysha, “Holy One” is now available on iTunes. The single - and the forthcoming album - were recorded live on January…
BMI Honors Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins & Kurt Carr at 14th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon
BMI brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, and Kurt Carr at its 14th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon today in Nashville. In addition, the event, held at Rocketown, also recognized BMI’s Most-Performed Gospel Song of the…
Steven Curtis Chapman Takes Home 50th Dove Award
Music history enthusiasts take note: On Wednesday, April 5, Christian music staple Steven Curtis Chapman had a night for the books as he was honored with his 50th Dove Award at the 37th Annual Gospel Music Awards in Nashville-a feat unparalleled by any other artist at any…
GMA Nominations Praise BMI Gospel Music
BMI gospel artists and songwriters once again led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced last month. Presented by the Gospel Music Association during Gospel Music Week, the ceremony -- also known as the Dove…
Trailblazers of Gospel Music Feted at 7th Annual Awards Luncheon
BMI honored the Hawkins Family and Bishop Paul Morton with a "who's who" of gospel music at its 7th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville on January 20. The standing-room-only event was held in conjunction with the 2006 Stellar Awards. …
BMI to Honor Trailblazers of Gospel Music at 7th Annual Luncheon
BMI has announced that The Hawkins Family and Bishop Paul Morton will be honored at the 7th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. The invitation-only event, to be held in conjunction with the 2006 Stellar Awards, will take place on January 20, 2006 at Rocketown in…