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Marketing and advertising studies show that we are better able to remember ads we are exposed to multiple times. When we see or hear something once, we are likely to forget it. But with repeated exposure it is more apt to stick in our brains. This also applies to melodies.…
BMI Growth Outpaces U.S. Economy During Century’s First Decade
BMI’s revenues surged by more than 80 percent and royalty distributions increased by almost 90 percent during the first decade of the 21st century, while the overall U.S. economy remained stagnant during that same period, with The Washington Post reporting that gross domestic product increased by less than 20% and…
Gamble & Huff to be Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards May 19 in Los Angeles
BMI will honor preeminent production and songwriting team Gamble & Huff as Icons at its 57th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los…
Rev Theory
Rev Theory is a hard-rock band with a promotional savvy that has worked well for them. In 2005, as a still-aspiring band, they crossed the nation on the “Girls Gone Wild” tour. Their songs “Light It Up” and “Hell Yeah” have become official theme music for World Wrestling Entertainment, and…
3 Doors Down Gets Back to Basics
If you look in the dictionary under “American rock band,” you will see a photo of 3 Doors Down. The quintessential pop-rockers who have sold millions of albums worldwide — 13 million to be exact — have earned that distinction by consistently producing music with a signature blend of catchy…
Industry Toasts New Album from 3 Doors Down
With a little help from their new Nashville friends, Universal Republic’s 3 Doors Down recently celebrated the release of their fourth studio album. The self-titled effort recently debuted at no. 1, featuring buoyant hit single, “It’s Not My Time,” propelled by frontman Brad Arnold’s robust vocals. The band co-wrote most…
Daryl Hall & John Oates to be Named BMI Icons at 56th Annual Pop Awards May 20 in Los Angeles
BMI will salute duo Daryl Hall & John Oates as BMI Icons at its 56th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 20 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations,…
Bee Gees To Be Named BMI Icons at 55th Annual Pop Awards
BMI will recognize the Bee Gees as BMI Icons at its 55th annual Pop Awards, to be held Tuesday, May 15 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations,…
Shinedown
Pounding out over 200 concerts a year is probably one of the quickest ways for a group to either make it or break it: You’re either demonstrating some pretty solid chops as a band to be reckoned with, or you’re exposing yourselves as never-will-be’s. For the four members of melodic…
Kill Hannah
Mat Devine (vocals, guitar) Dan Wiese (guitars) Jon Radtke (guitars) Greg Corner (bass) “And I’m not running anymore, I’ll stand to face it all, I’ll fight for every breath/Until there’s nothing left of us“ “Believer” by Kill Hannah A title could not…
Brad Arnold and Matt Roberts - 3 Doors Down: Brad Arnold & Matt Roberts of 3 Doors Down Interview - The 2005 BMI Pop Awards
Captured at BMI Pop Awards 2005