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BMI Presents at the Bluebird Café Highlights Local Nashville Songwriters

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From News, posted 3.22.23 BMI continued its monthly series at the Bluebird Café on Tuesday, March 21 with local singer/songwriters Channing Wilson, Meghan Linsey, and Tyler Cain. Meghan Linsey, runner-up of the eighth season of NBC’s The Voice, took the stage and sang her songs, “Over the Moon,” “You Ruined That Song,” and “Say… Read more...


Top Songwriting Tips For 2023

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From The Weekly, posted 1.10.23 As we begin a new year, it’s a good time to revisit some of the advice shared in the year that has passed. I hope these tips will help you achieve your songwriting goals! Excerpt from “How to Stretch Yourself Melodically” A common pitfall for non-performing songwriters is… Read more...


“How Hard Would You Work for a Hit?”

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From MusicWorld, posted 1.20.22 A few weeks ago, a talented writer/artist asked me to write a song with her to fill a specific niche missing from her repertoire. She wanted a lyric that would convey strength and resolve; words that would empower listeners. She hoped we would write a melody that would showcase the… Read more...


BMI Mourns the Loss of GRAMMY-Winning Songwriter Jamie O’Hara

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From News, posted 1.08.21 BMI is saddened by the news that singer-songwriter Jamie O’Hara passed away yesterday. Highly decorated for the GRAMMY-winning megahit “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days),” which was recorded by The Judds in 1986, O’Hara was also the scribe behind Ronnie McDowell’s smashes “Wandering Eyes” and “Older Women.” Early… Read more...


The Most Important Trait for Songwriters and Recording Artists - Persistence

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From MusicWorld, posted 11.19.20 During a recent workshop I was asked if I could identify the most important trait or skill for songwriters to possess. Was it an innate talent to craft a fresh, memorable melody? Was it the ability to craft a lyric that touched millions of hearts? Or was it something else?… Read more...


BMI’s Rooftop on the Row Series Returns for Third Season of Unforgettable Music with Unbeatable View

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From News, posted 3.21.19 BMI is pleased to announce the return of popular Music Row summer concert series, Rooftop On The Row Presented by George Dickel Tennessee Whisky. The 2019 series will kick off on April 23 with Big Loud recording artist HARDY co-headlining with fellow newcomer Filmore. HARDY penned the Florida Georgia Line… Read more...


BMI Congratulates its 2018 Dove Award Winners

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From News, posted 10.18.18 BMI songwriters had an exceptionally impressive night of wins on Tuesday at the 2018 GMA Dove Awards, where they took home trophies in 28 out of the 40 categories. The Dove Awards honor outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music, and we are so proud that so many of the… Read more...


BMI Congratulates its 2018 Dove Nominees

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From News, posted 10.03.18 Since 1969, the GMA Dove Awards has honored outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music. This year, the genre’s biggest night will take place at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, and feature top artists from the many different genres of Gospel and Christian music. The annual… Read more...


Rain or Shine, BMI Hosts First Show of Rooftop on The Row with The Oak Ridge Boys and Trea Landon

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From News, posted 4.26.18 Music Row tastemakers, family and friends packed the BMI lobby in place of the rainy rooftop April 24 to enjoy the first of several summer shows to be held at BMI. Hosted by BMI with the help of event sponsors George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, NASH FM 103.3 and 95.5 NASH… Read more...


BMI’s Rooftop on the Row Returns With Unforgettable Music and an Unbeatable View

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From News, posted 4.06.18 BMI is pleased to announce the return of our popular Music Row summer concert series, Rooftop on the Row, in partnership with George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, NASH FM 103.3 and 95.5 NASH ICON. The series will hit the ground running on April 24th with The Oak Ridge Boys and Trea… Read more...


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