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After another prolific year of incredible music, BMI songwriters made a strong showing in the nominations for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards, slated to be presented Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Earning multiple nods across the prestigious Recording Academy accolade’s 84 separate categories, the…
BMI Congratulates its 2016 Dove Award Nominees
The nominees for the 2016 Dove Awards, which honor outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music, are out, and BMI affiliates are poised to win several coveted awards, with many of our cherished writers up for multiple trophies. Final winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, from Lipscomb…
BMI Marks the Passing of Songwriter Rose Marie McCoy
Broadcast Music, Inc. mourns the loss of Rose Marie McCoy, a prolific jazz and R&B songwriter, who passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in Urbana, Illinois. She was 92. McCoy was one of the first female African-American writers to break into the music business. Born in Oneida, Arkansas, McCoy…
BMI Celebrates Israel Houghton, LaShun Pace and The Anointed Pace Sisters at 2015 Trailblazers Event
Broadcast Music, Inc. brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants Israel Houghton, LaShun Pace and The Anointed Pace Sisters at its 16th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards yesterday in Atlanta. The event, held at the Rialto Center for the Arts,…
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…
BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Album Debuts at No. 10 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums Chart
Fresh off its October 22 release, BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Live 2013, a new album from Broadcast Music, Inc., in partnership with Entertainment One Music, has broken the top ten on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart. Recorded live on January 18 at the 14th annual BMI Trailblazers of…
BMI and eOne Music to Release Trailblazers of Gospel Music Live 2013 Album on October 22
The date is fast approaching for the release of BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Live 2013, a new album from Broadcast Music, Inc., in partnership with Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). Recorded live on January 18 at the 14th annual BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in…
EOne Releases Lead Single ‘Holy One’ from Upcoming BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Album
Broadcast Music, Inc. announces the release of the first single off the forthcoming BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Live 2013 album. Performed by Light Records recording artist Anaysha, “Holy One” is now available on iTunes. The single - and the forthcoming album - were recorded live on January…
Commissioned and Pastor Shirley Caesar Honored as 2011 BMI Trailblazers
BMI honored gospel greats Commissioned and Pastor Shirley Caesar at the organization’s 12th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. The event was held January 14, 2011, at Rocketown in Nashville and was hosted by Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, and Del Bryant, BMI President & CEO. The…
Commissioned and Pastor Shirley Caesar Named 2011 BMI Trailblazers Honorees
BMI will honor gospel greats Commissioned and Pastor Shirley Caesar at the organization’s 12th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon. The event is slated for January 14, 2011, the day before the 26th Annual Stellar Awards. Staged at Rocketown (601 4th Avenue South) in Nashville, the invitation-only celebration will…