BMI hosted the feel good party of the summer last week, as BMI singer/songwriter Jack Ingram celebrated his first No. 1 single "Wherever You Are." Jack's performance of the tune, penned by BMI songwriter Steve Bogard, created much-deserved buzz for the hard-working Texan and supplied Bogard with his seventh No. 1 hit.
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| Jack Ingram proudly displays his Billboard plaque. Photo by Randi Radcliff | Songwriter Steve Bogard (right) makes Ingram crack a smile as the two receive their BMI cups. Photo by Randi Radcliff |
The crowded event, held on BMI's rooftop overlooking the Nashville skyline, featured a commanding performance by Jack and his Beat-Up Ford band, along with a slew of commemorative presentations. The audience was stacked with friends, peers and business associates, who have championed the critically acclaimed Ingram during his decade-long trek to mainstream country acceptance.
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| Pictured are Jack's longtime manager George Couri (left) of Capitol Sports & Entertainment, who made the trip from his home in Austin, BMI's David Preston, Big Machine Records' President Scott Borchetta, BMI's Jody Williams, Jack Ingram and Steve Bogard. Photo by Marilu White / CMT.com |
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| Hit songwriter Vicky McGehee ("All Jacked Up," "Why," "Holy Water") supported her fellow artists and enjoyed the party with BMI's David Preston. Photo by Alan Mayor |
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| The crowd looks on as Jack Ingram gives a rousing performance with his Beat-Up Ford band. Photo by Alan Mayor |
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