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The nominations are out and many BMI songwriters are again in the running for this year’s prestigious Dove Awards. Honoring the top names in all the different genres of Christian and Gospel music, the 50th annual celebration will be held at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. Congratulations to all…
Josh Turner and Writers Celebrate ‘Hometown Girl’
On Tuesday, June 19, friends, family and industry executives united in celebration of Josh Turner’s number one hit “Hometown Girl” at South. Written by BMI songwriter Daniel Tashian and songwriter Marc Beeson, the song marks the fifth career number one for Josh Turner, the third for Beeson and the first…
10 Questions With Ashley Cleveland
There are too many interesting things about Ashley Cleveland. The details of her highs and lows won’t fit into any one article, no matter how hard one tries. Thankfully the singer-songwriter - best known perhaps in gospel music circles, though she says her heart belongs to rock and roll -…
BMI Country Stars & Songwriters Win 89% of 2012 ACM Awards
BMI’s country vanguard ruled the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards, taking home a jaw-dropping 89% of the year’s trophies. The wins reflect the unparalleled strength of BMI’s country repertoire, home to the genre’s biggest crossover stars, groundbreaking songwriters and icons. Taylor Swift earned her second consecutive Entertainer of the…
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,…
2007 BMI Christian Music Awards Honor the Genre’s Most Played Songs
Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall Takes Home Two of the Night’s Top Honors BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed songs on Christian radio and television during the BMI Christian Music Awards on April 21 at the company’s Music Row offices in Nashville. BMI named Casting…
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…
BMI Christian Awards Reveal ‘Glory Defined’ as Song of the Year
Four Share Publisher Prize BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards held June 20, with highest honors reserved for Building 429's "Glory Defined" as Song of the Year and Mark Hall as Songwriter of the…