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The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will broadcast the world premiere of the BMI Trailblazers Awards Tribute to Donnie McClurkin & Andraé Crouch on Sunday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. EST. The special was recorded live during the 11th Annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon held Friday, January 15…
Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch Honored at 2010 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon
BMI recognized the contributions of gospel pioneers Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch at the 11th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon Friday, January 15 in Nashville. Hosted by BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, the invitation-only celebration attracted gospel music’s premier songwriters, recording artists and music industry executives,…
Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch Named 2010 BMI Trailblazers Honorees
BMI will honor gospel greats Donnie McClurkin and Andraé Crouch at the organization’s 11th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon, slated for January 15, 2010. Held the day before the 25th Annual Stellar Awards, BMI’s invitation-only ceremony will take place at Rocketown in Nashville, and will welcome gospel music’s…
Bell Chimes in at Radio One Meet
BMI was invited to provide the musical entertainment at the recent Radio One annual management retreat, held in Washington, D.C., where BMI singer/songwriter/producer Josiah Bell belted out songs from his new EP for the 50 company executives in attendance. Bell, who has just launched a solo career, produced a gold…
BMI Shows ‘Who’s Next’ at ‘Writers on the Rise’ Event in N.Y.
BMI’s New York Writer/Publisher Relations department hosted its first “Who’s Next: Writers on the Rise” event on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Redeye Grill in Manhattan. The packed media reception featured Josiah Bell, Dave Katz, Claude Kelly, Lady GaGa, Lanz, Matthew Mayfield, Curtis Richardson, Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, Brent Smith…
Vickie Winans Is On a Mission
Vickie Winans has traveled more creative roads during her storied career than nearly any other artist in gospel music. In addition to recording a rich discography of award-winning music, she wrote and performed a play, Torn Between Two Loves, and launched her own label, Destiny Joy Records. Next, she’s setting…
BMI and CCA Finalize WorshipCast License Agreement
BMI and the Church Copyright Administration (CCA), a leader in Christian copyright clearances for six years, have announced a licensing agreement for CCA's Internet license website, WorshipCast License. The licensing agreement allows the CCA to license its members to use BMI's repertoire on its website. …
BMI Gospel Greats Dominate Stellar Awards
BMI gospel artists were at the top of the winners' list for the 21st Annual Stellar Awards, held January 21 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Hosted by BMI songwriter/artists Vickie Winans, Israel Houghton and Donnie McClurkin, the televised event was highlighted by multiple performances,…
BMI Christian Music Awards Proclaim ‘To Ever Live Without Me’ Song of the Year
BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards June 21, with highest honors reserved for "To Ever Live Without Me" as Song of the Year; Steven Curtis Chapman, Bob Herdman, Will McGinniss and Mark…
BMI Atlanta Hosts Stellar ‘Trailblazers’ Salute
BMI honored the best in gospel music at its second annual “Trailblazers of Gospel Music” luncheon on January 12 at Justin’s in Atlanta. Hosted by BMI Writer/Publisher Relations representatives Catherine Brewton (Atlanta) and Thomas Cain and Joyce Rice (Nashville), this special event was held in conjunction with the 16th Annual…