Morgxn, at age 8, became the youngest member of the Nashville Symphony Choir, and at age 9 penned his first song “I’ll Always Be There for You.” Morgxn decamped from Nashville to Los Angeles, in order to find “space to think, breathe, and be with myself.” While at a party… Read more...
Morgxn, at age 8, became the youngest member of the Nashville Symphony Choir, and at age 9 penned his fist song “I’ll Always Be There for You.” Morgxn decamped from Nashville to Los Angeles, in order to find “space to think, breathe, and be with myself.” While at a party… Read more...
Today, the Library of Congress announced its annual selection of sound recordings for inclusion in the National Recording Registry. Selected on the merits of their cultural, artistic and historical significance, works included in this prestigious list represent the finest examples of music from across the genre spectrum, as well as… Read more...
The California Hotel and Lodging Association marked their 2018 winter board meeting, which was held recently (3/6) at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento, by partnering with BMI on bringing in award-winning songwriter Chas Sandford to perform at their annual dinner. Sandford has written some of pop music’s most iconic songs,… Read more...
Billboard recently called Los Angeles singer-songwriter Sabrina Teitelbaum, known as BAUM, a “fierce hit-maker and social boundary-pusher.” Born in New York, her alternative-soul-pop is all about harmonious contradictions: She’s able to tackle intense topics (such as sexual experimentation and unfaithful partners) with the accessibility of a seasoned Top… Read more...
BMI is excited to welcome new affiliate Grace VanderWaal, the aspiring young singer/songwriter who won the 11th season of America’s Got Talent. The 12-year old New York native has garnered praise from some of the recording industry’s biggest stars, including BMI Icon Stevie Nicks, who applauded VanderWaal’s talent and individuality… Read more...
I posed this burning question to ten music industry pros in the hopes of identifying the common denominators found in those songs that leap out of the proverbial pile and demand that an artist record them. Here are the answers I received … 1. “What makes an artist say ‘I… Read more...
A well-known actress with projects such as Gossip Girl, Country Strong and the newest iteration of Broadway’s Of Mice and Men, Leighton Meester is a force to be reckoned with. She is now revealing her skills as a singer-songwriter with her debut LP, Heartstrings, released via Hotly Wanting Records with… Read more...
A leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, City of Hope this year is marking its 10th anniversary of ‘Songs of Hope X.’ This special benefit and silent auction will be presented by City of Hope’s Music and Entertainment Industry on June 4, 2014,… Read more...
Broadcast Music, Inc. was proud to honor the songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed pop songs at the 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on May 13, 2014. Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks received the BMI Icon Award in recognition… Read more...
Captured at 2014 BMI Pop Awards
