The extraordinary new class of inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame was announced today, and BMI is proud to salute its legendary songwriters selected for this prestigious honor. Sade Adu (p/k/a Sade) (PRS), Calvin Broadus Jr. (p/k/a Snoop Dogg), Gloria Estefan and Liz Rose will be officially inducted and… Read more...
BMI is proud to congratulate its exceptional affiliates nominated for induction into the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame. With a rich history of paying tribute to the creators of the world’s most popular music, induction into the Songhall is an honor that ranks among the most prestigious accolades a songwriter… Read more...
First making an impact in 2016 with “Can’t Let Go,” VALNTN (a.k.a. Valentin Fritz) is a German-born songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist who started his path with aspirations of becoming a film composer and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Now based in Los Angeles, VALNTN signed with Sony ATV and sold… Read more...
Original Americana poster boy Robert Earl Keen has had a front row seat — or, rather, a solid view from the stage — of the genre’s evolution throughout the years. After more than three decades in the business, the Texas-based songwriter has come a long way from pickin’ on front… Read more...
BMI artist and songwriter Caitlyn Smith was the featured entertainment at the opening reception of the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters Annual Conference held August 12th in Murfreesboro, TN. Smith’s songs have been recorded by a number of country music’s biggest stars such as: Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Rogers, Dolly… Read more...
Cliff Martinez is humble beyond belief. When asked what it meant to him to be honored with the Richard Kirk Award at the 2013 BMI Film & TV Awards, he said, jokingly, “I think it means that they’re starting to run out of people to give it to…but I’m flattered… Read more...
I’m not clinically bipolar. I was always the kid that couldn’t get over us being here….on earth. I was also the kid humping the pillow and playing with matchbox cars, so. Fast forward several years of teaching myself guitar, failed attempts at being in bands and the many tiers of… Read more...
Lady Antebellum will bring a host of Grammy gold home to Nashville: With five wins, the crossover trio led the BMI charge at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, held last night in Los Angeles. Lady A’s “Need You Now,” co-written by members and BMI songwriters Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley,… Read more...
Read BMI’s 2011 Grammy nominees news story from December 2, 2010. Name, Number of Nominations Eminem, 10 Lady Gaga, 6 John Legend, 5 Rihanna, 5 The Roots, 5 B.o.B, 4 Drake (socan), 4 Cee Lo Green, 4 Lady Antebellum,… Read more...
Eminem, Lady Gaga and Lady Antebellum lead BMI’s triumphant surge in the 2011 Grammy nominations, announced last night in Los Angeles. With 10 nominations, Eminem proves yet again that popularity and critical acclaim are best enjoyed hand in hand. His Recovery will vie for Album of the Year, while “Love… Read more...
