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BMI songwriters made a strong showing, Sunday night, at the 2020 BET Awards, with several of our affiliates claiming major awards for their tremendous contributions over the last year. While BET made the celebration virtual in light of the pandemic, this year’s event — celebrating not only twenty years of…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 BET Nominees
Nominations for this year’s BET awards were announced yesterday with many BMI songwriters taking center stage in the music categories. The 20th anniversary of the event will air live on CBS and other Viacom networks, Sunday, June 28 at 8PM EST. Congratulations to all the nominees! Here’s the list of…
BMI Songwriters Honored at TN Governor’s Awards
BMI songwriters Loretta Lynn, B.B. King and Dr. Bobby Jones were recently celebrated at the Tennessee Governor’s Art Awards. Presented by the Tennessee Arts Commission, the awards are given to Tennessee artists “of exceptional talent and creativity” who have influenced the arts on a state and national level. Congratulations to…
BMI to Celebrate Daryl Coley and Richard Smallwood at 2014 Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon
In continuing the tradition of saluting gospel leaders at its annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon, Broadcast Music, Inc. will be honoring Daryl Coley and Richard Smallwood on January 17, 2014, in Nashville. Now in its 15th year, the invitation-only event brings together gospel music’s premier songwriters, brightest stars…
BeBe & CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp Lead BMI List of 2011 Stellar Nominees
Nominees for the 2011 Stellar Awards were announced Saturday, October 23, and BMI gospel leaders dominate the list. Perennial favorites BeBe & CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp earned seven nods each, including Artist of the Year. The Winans’ recognition also includes Group/Duo, Contemporary Group/Duo, Contemporary CD and Urban/Inspirational…
BMI Hosts “Business of Urban Music” Release Party
On February 6 in New York, BMI hosted the book release party for “This Business of Urban Music: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success in the Industry, from Gospel to Funk to R&B to Hip-Hop,” written by entertainment attorney James L. Walker. Walker’s book, touted as a guide to the…
BMI Stars Shine at Gospel Events
BMI honored the best in gospel music at its 6th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards luncheon on January 14 at Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas. The invitation-only special event, hosted by BMI's Catherine Brewton, was held in conjunction with the 20th Annual Stellar…
Nashville Grammy Showcase Spotlights Finalists on November 21
Seven unsigned Nashville acts have been selected to compete on November 21 at the 2nd Annual Nashville Grammy Showcase, hosted by the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy®. Chosen by top music industry professionals from over 500 entries, finalists Marcus Cole, Alana Grace, Sony Holland, Ide, Matt Jenkins,…
Dr. Bobby Jones
Dr. Bobby Jones hosted the Ninth Bi-Annual International Gospel Record Label Executives & Artist Retreat, December 9-11, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas. Pictured at the MGM Grand Hotel luncheon…
BMI Gathers “Stellar” Gospel Group
BMI honored eight "trailblazers of gospel music" during a star-studded luncheon in Atlanta as part of the festivities surrounding the Stellar Awards. Those saluted at the January event, which was hosted by BMI's Thomas Cain and Catherine Brewton at Justin's, were gospel music greats Kirk Franklin,