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BMI is proud to congratulate our nominees for the 57th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, which will be held on November 8 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Three BMI affiliates landed nods for Entertainer of the Year, including the 2022 recipient Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, and Morgan Wallen, while…
BMI and WBYT B100 Bring Nashville Songwriters to South Bend for the Annual Songwriters In-The-Round
BMI partnered recently (08/27/22) with Federated Media’s WBYT B100 country station for the 2nd Annual BMI Songwriters in-the-round held at the rooftop bar of Four Winds Field in South Bend, IN. Headlining the sold-out show were BMI Nashville singer-songwriters Elvie Shane, Adam James, and Shelby Darrall. BMI Singer/Songwriter Elvie Shane…
BMI Congratulates its 2021 CMA Nominees
Once again, BMI songwriters took the vast majority of nods for this year’s CMA Awards. Leading the pack with five nominations is Eric Church, with many others also capturing multiple accolades, including Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Gabby Barrett, Thomas Rhett, Jay Joyce, Chris Young, Kane Brown,…
California Innkeepers Enjoy Virtual Performance from BMI Songwriter Marc Scibilia
California innkeepers and hoteliers were treated to a special performance recently (1/26) by BMI singer-songwriter Marc Scibilia at the INNspire Virtual Conference and Marketplace presented by the California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns (CABBI). The Buffalo native performed songs from his latest album, Seed of Joy, during the opening…
BMI Mourns the Loss of Legendary Songwriter John Prine
BMI is deeply saddened by the passing of legendary singer/songwriter John Prine, yesterday in Nashville, due to complications from COVID-19. Though primarily considered to have strong folk and Americana roots, Prine’s vivid storytelling was revered by songwriters, artists and listeners in all genres, with songs like “Sam Stone, “Speed of…
Illinois Hoteliers Treated To Special Musical Performance by Marc Scibilia
The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) held their annual hospitality gala recently (April 26) at the Chicago Marriott Downtown. During the dinner, hotel and lodging association members from across the state of Illinois were treated to a special performance by BMI singer-songwriter Marc Scibilia. Marc Scibilia has had tens…
BMI to Honor John Prine With Troubadour Award
BMI is pleased to announce that revered singer-songwriter John Prine will be honored with the Troubadour Award at a private dinner held at BMI’s Nashville office on Monday, September 10. The Troubadour Award celebrates songwriters who have made a lasting impact on the songwriting community. The award, given only once…
BMI Brings Music to Ohio Crafters Brewers Conference
Music and beer met in Cleveland recently (1/29-31) as BMI provided the musical entertainment for the Ohio Craft Brewers Association annual conference held at the Huntington Convention Center. BMI songwriter and American Idol finalist Paul McDonald performed for brewers from across Ohio who were in town to learn about the…
Mark Batson, Faith Evans, Tory Lanez & RedOne Discuss Their Hits at BMI’S ‘HOW I WROTE THAT SONG’®
On Saturday, January 27, BMI presented its annual pre-GRAMMY event How I Wrote That Song® (HIWTS), in partnership with the Apollo Theater, at the legendary performance hall. The audience was treated to an enlightening panel discussion that featured multi-platinum and GRAMMY award-winning music producer Mark Batson, GRAMMY award-winning R&B royalty…
BMI Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of ‘How I Wrote That Song’
BMI will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of “How I Wrote That Song,” Saturday, February 11 at 1 Oak Los Angeles. Moderated by BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, the highly anticipated annual pre-GRAMMY event will feature rap superstar Fat Joe, multi-hyphenate phenom DJ Khaled, GRAMMY Award-winning music producer Alex…