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...
K4G is a Panamanian songwriter/producer who broke into global stardom as the producer of “La Tóxica” and “La Tóxica (Remix)” by Farruko featuring Sech, Myke Towers, Jay Wheeler, and Tempo. Born Keriel Quiroz (his stage name is the first letter of his name, while “4G” means “for God”) in Colón,… Read more...
BMI is excited to share the news that two of its legendary Gospel singer/songwriters, BeBe & CeCe Winans, are participating in an upcoming episode of the popular webcast series, Verzuz, on Easter Sunday, April 17. BeBe & CeCe will be paired up against celebrated Gospel sister act, Mary Mary. Initially… Read more...
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… Read more...
As a proud sponsor of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, BMI was thrilled to celebrate its bi-annual induction ceremony yesterday in Atlanta, GA. This year’s inductees included legendary BMI songwriters Snoop Dogg, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Donald Lawrence, Yolanda Adams, Tyler Perry and the late Ray Charles.… Read more...
BMI is very proud of its many songwriters recognized Wednesday night Premios de la Radio 2021, an annual event celebrating the very best in Regional Mexican music as voted on by fans. The evening’s biggest triumph belonged to Grupo Firme, the ensemble whose deft mix of banda and norteño has… Read more...
As part of BMI’s recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the company hosted a panel discussion on the topic of inclusion with award-winning creative artist, actress and record producer, Lachi. Named “a dedicated foot soldier for disability pride” by Forbes, the talented songstress, who has been legally blind since… Read more...
BMI is once again exceptionally proud of its many talented Latin songwriters who were singled out for their creative work as nominees for this year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards. As has so often been the case, BMI’s affiliates made a strong showing across multiple categories, with J Balvin receiving nine… Read more...
For most of us, 2020 will rank as one of the most tumultuous years of our lifetime. The restrictions, losses, and fears caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the emotions stirred up in the political and social arenas, touched virtually everyone—and creative people were hit extra hard. Songwriters, musicians,… Read more...
Captured at 2013 How I Wrote That Song
