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BMI songwriters captured several top awards on June 29 at the MusicRow Awards! Leading the charge were Lori McKenna, who walked away with Song of the Year for “Humble and Kind,” which was recorded by Tim McGraw and published by Songs of Universal/Hoodie; Maren Morris, who was crowned Breakthrough Songwriter…
BMI Members Take 67% of Music Row Awards
The 25th annual Music Row Awards, held last night in Nashville, highlighted the diverse talents of Broadcast Music, Inc. members by honoring them with artist, songwriter and musician awards. Kacey Musgraves won both Breakthrough Songwriter and Breakthrough Artist while also tying for Song of the Year with “Merry Go Round,”…
BMI Writers Nominated for 71% of the 2013 ACM Awards
Nominations for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards overwhelmingly show BMI writers at the top once again. The nominations include country music’s best established and emerging talent. Leading with seven nominations is BMI songwriter Eric Church, Hunter Hayes with six, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift each with five, Luke Bryan,…
Lady Antebellum Leads 2010 BMI ACM Nominations
Lady Antebellum leads the list of 2010 Academy of Country Music Awards nominees, which were announced this week in Nashville. With seven nominations, including Top Vocal Group, Album, Single, and Song of the Year, the breakout trio has solidified their status as major players. Critic favorite Miranda Lambert claimed five…
Heidi Newfield Leads List of BMI ACM Award Nominees
The Academy of Country Music announced nominees for the organization’s 44th annual awards Wednesday, February 11 in Nashville, and BMI artists, songwriters, and producers decisively populate category after category.Heidi Newfield leads the pack of BMI nominees, underscoring the success of her solo debut with five nominations, including top female vocalist,…
Country Vets, New Faces Among ACM Nominees
BMI superstars Brooks & Dunn continue to solidify their position as one of the top country acts of all time with another five Academy of Country Music Award nominations, announced March 8. The pair is up for Entertainer, Top Vocal Duo, Single Record, Song and Video of the…