Ross Copperman named Songwriter of the Year; “Whiskey Glasses” by Ben Burgess received Song of the Year; Warner-Chappell Music Publishing awarded Publisher of the Year
The 50 Most-Performed Country Songs of the Previous Year Were Also Celebrated
BMI Helps Beasley Launch Songwriters Showcase in Wilmington, Delaware
BMI partnered with Beasley Media and WJBR-FM in Wilmington, Delaware recently (11/14) to present the 1st annual Whiskey, Wine & Writers showcase featuring two hitmakers from Nashville. BMI songwriters Dave Fenley and Frank Myers put their story telling and musicianship on display in front of an enthusiastic audience of music lovers…
Steve Cropper Receives BMI Icon Award at 2018 BMI Country Awards
John Legend, Luke Combs, Maggie Rose, and Lucie Silvas with Mike Farris and Kenny Greenberg pay tribute; Jesse Frasure and Warner-Tamerlane Music Publishing among other honorees
Hit BMI Songwriter Brings Stories and Songs to Michigan Restaurant Association Retreat
BMI partnered with the Michigan Restaurant Association (07/30) to provide the musical entertainment at their annual summer board retreat held at the Inn at Bay Harbor in Bay Harbor, MI. Hit BMI songwriter Kent Blazy performed for the group of Michigan hotel, bar and restaurant owners, playing songs he has written…
Nashville Newcomer Morgan Evans Takes Off
The Australian native preps for his highly-anticipated Warner debut this summer
BMI Congratulates its 2018 ACM Winners
There were several big wins for BMI affiliates last night at the Academy of Country Music Awards, held in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The star-studded event celebrated the best in country with performances by some of its biggest stars, including Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Luke…
Chris Young Celebrates 10 No. 1 Singles with Party and Live Performance at “Ten” Roof Broadway
ACM Male Vocalist nominee Chris Young celebrated his current chart-topping success, “Losing Sleep” by taking the stage last night at Nashville’s Tin Roof Broadway for a special live performance of his ten No. 1 singles. Renamed “Ten” Roof just for the momentous occasion, Young was joined by family and music industry…
BMI Congratulates its 2018 ACM Nominees
The Academy of Country Music has announced this year’s award nominees and many talented BMI songwriters are again taking center stage. Leading the BMI pack is Thomas Rhett with 6 nominations; Keith Urban with 5; Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris, each with 4; and Little Big Town and Midland, each with…
Kane Brown Celebrates First No. 1 Hit “What Ifs” with BMI, ASCAP and SESAC
Music Row, friends and family packed the BMI lobby Tuesday night to celebrate RCA/Zone 4 artist and BMI songwriter Kane Brown’s chart-topper “What Ifs” with co-writers Matt McGinn (SESAC) and Jordan Schmidt (ASCAP) and featured vocalist, Lauren Alaina (BMI). The smash hit marked Brown and McGinn’s first respective number ones as…
Bob DiPiero Receives BMI Icon Award at 2017 BMI Country Awards
Reba, Brooks & Dunn, and Jon Pardi pay tribute to the songwriting legend; Keith Urban receives BMI Champion Award; Ross Copperman, Sony/ATV among honorees