High Brew Coffee sponsored the backstage area at BMI’s stage at Lollapalooza, held July 28-31 in Grant Park, Chicago. Offering a reprieve from the hectic hustle of the music festival, the backstage area was the perfect spot to relax, re-caffeinate and recharge before checking out more of the bands featured on…
Recording Academy Announces 2009 Lifetime Achievement and Trustees Award Honorees
Elite BMI songwriters number prominently among the list of 2009 Special Merit Award recipients announced December 22 by the Recording Academy. The Blind Boys of Alabama, the Four Tops, and Brenda Lee will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Elliott Carter and Allen Toussaint will each take home the Trustees Award. An…
L.A. Recording Academy Honors Snoop, Schifrin
The Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) hosted its inaugural Recording Academy Honors gala at the landmark Hollywood & Highland Complex, honoring two diverse BMI affiliates: rapper Snoop Dogg and film composer Lalo Schifrin. BMI's Barbara Cane, who sits on the…
Recording Academy Honors Shine on Memphis Stars
BMI legendary producing and songwriting team Isaac Hayes and David Porter were among the recipients of the recent Recording Academy Honors presented by the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy. Co-sponsored by BMI, the gala awards celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and…
Frances Preston Among NY Heroes
BMI President and CEO Frances Preston was among the honorees last night (12/11) at the New York Heroes Awards held at the Roosevelt Hotel. The annual gala, sponsored by BMI and presented by the New York Chapter of the Recording Academy, honored Preston along with BMI songwriter/artists…
Recording Academy D.C. Chapter Presents Heroes Awards
The Washington, D.C. chapter of the Recording Academy presented its annual Heroes Awards gala on September 17, with BMI as an anchor sponsor of the event. "BMI is proud to have been an anchor sponsor of this event since its inception three…
LA Heroes Honored at Governor’s Luncheon
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy presented its annual Heroes Awards June 19 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Honorees included music industry executive Clarence Avant, film composer/songwriter Randy Newman and artist Lionel Richie who each received the prestigious Governors Award in recognition of their creative…
Recording Academy Honors Philly Heroes
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy recently presented its 2003 Heroes Awards to BMI songwriter/producer/artists Larry Gold, Joe Nicolo, Walter "Bunny" Sigler and McCoy Tyner. R&B artist Musiq was also honored. The Chapter presents its Heroes Awards annually to honor outstanding individuals and institutions in the Philadelphia region who have…
Recording Academy Honors DC Heroes
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), known internationally as the producers of the Grammy Awards, presented its 2nd Annual Washington, DC Chapter Heroes Awards on April 23 at the Willard Inter-Continental Hotel. The event recognizes outstanding individuals and institutions in the DC…
Recording Academy to Honor DC Heroes
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), known internationally as the producers of the Grammy Awards, will present its 2nd Annual Washington, DC Chapter Heroes Awards on April 23 at the Willard Inter-Continental Hotel in Northwest DC.…