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BMI helped fill the halls with music at the 2023 New England Food Show held recently at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The two-day show is the region’s largest restaurant and foodservice event and is hosted by long time BMI partner the Massachusetts Restaurant Association. BMI songwriter Sam James…
BMI Congratulates its 2023 GRAMMY Award Winners
It was an incredible evening for BMI affiliates who made a strong showing at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which were held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The dynamic night of song and celebration was the culmination of GRAMMY weekend, where several awards were presented prior to the…
BMI Congratulates its 2022 Latin GRAMMY Winners
BMI is once again very proud of its Latin affiliates whose groundbreaking music was recognized at last night’s 23rd annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The ceremony was co-hosted by three dynamic BMI songwriters, Anitta, Luis Fonsi and…
BMI Celebrates the Legacy of A Charlie Brown Christmas
BMI is proud to celebrate the legendary music from the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. Songs from the timeless TV classic have become a holiday staple for families around the world, and its lead composer, Vince Guaraldi, along with another BMI affiliate, Lee Mendelson, are responsible for composing…
BMI Brings Voice Finalist to New England Food Show
BMI and longtime partner, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, recently teamed up to provide the musical entertainment at “The Toast,” the annual reception that takes place after day one of the New England Food Show, which is held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. BMI songwriter and Voice contestant Ryleigh…
BMI Congratulates its 2022 GRAMMY Winners
BMI is extremely proud to salute our incredible affiliates who won the music industry’s most prestigious accolades last night at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which were presented at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. At both an untelevised ceremony earlier in the evening and on CBS’ live…
Duets and Featured Artists: The Hot Trend in Recordings
It would be hard to look at a list of current hit songs without noticing a trend: the growing use of featured artists. A featured artist is one who makes a guest appearance on another artist’s recording to create a collaboration. What’s the difference between a duet and a song…
Emerging BMI Artist Helps Celebrate Colorado Restauranteurs
The Colorado Restaurant Association’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards were highlighted by a performance from up-and-coming BMI singer-songwriter Chance Pena. The 21-year-old Tyler, Texas native, who currently resides in Los Angeles, appeared on The Voice when he was just 15 years old only to go on a few years later to…
BMI Congratulates its 2021 ACM Nominees
BMI songwriters are once again poised for major wins at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards, which will air from the Grand Ole Opry, Bluebird Cafe and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on April 18. Leading the pack for nods is Maren Morris with six and Miranda Lambert with five,…
BMI Affiliates Shine on 2021 Oscars Shortlist
BMI proudly congratulates our composers and songwriters who have been shortlisted for this year’s Best Original Score and Best Original Song Academy Award nominations. Academy members will vote to determine the final 2021 Oscar nominees from the shortlist. Congratulations to all! Below are the extraordinary BMI songwriters and composers who…
Nile Rodgers Honored and other Highlights from the 2015 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
Captured at 2015 BMI RnB Hip Hop Awards