BMI mourns the loss of singer/songwriter Keith Gattis, who passed away on April 23 at age 52. The Texas native was a renowned songwriter and guitarist whose melancholy voice, prolific guitar skills and poignant lyrics have left an indelible mark on Music City. Gattis began his career in Nashville in 1996…
BMI Honors Kenny Chesney at Country Radio Seminar and Showcases Up & Coming Songwriters
BMI was out in force at the 2023 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, shining a spotlight on legendary BMI songwriter Kenny Chesney while hosting a dinner for customers and association partners that featured performances from 7 rising BMI songwriters. As in years past, BMI sponsored the CRS Artist Interview that this…
Which Point of View Is Best For Your Song
I’m often asked which point of view is the strongest for songs. Point of view, which is sometimes referred to as the narrative perspective, determines whether the singer is sharing his or her own story and feelings; telling someone else’s story and feelings; or acting as an impartial narrator. Let’s look…
Rising BMI Star Julia Cole Helps Honor Rhode Island Hospitality Industry
BMI songwriter and Nashville recording artist Julia Cole kicked off the 2023 Rhode Island Hospitality Association Stars of Industry Awards with an upbeat and inspiring performance in front of more than 700 restaurant and hotel executives from the Ocean State. The event, which was held recently at the historic Providence Performing…
BMI and WBYT B100 Bring Nashville Songwriters to South Bend for the Annual Songwriters In-The-Round
BMI partnered recently (08/27/22) with Federated Media’s WBYT B100 country station for the 2nd Annual BMI Songwriters in-the-round held at the rooftop bar of Four Winds Field in South Bend, IN. Headlining the sold-out show were BMI Nashville singer-songwriters Elvie Shane, Adam James, and Shelby Darrall. BMI Singer/Songwriter Elvie Shane has…
GRAMMY-Nominated BMI Songwriter Entertains California Innkeepers
The California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns held their annual INNspire Conference & Marketplace in person this year at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego and BMI helped make it an event to remember. Award-winning BMI songwriter James Slater was the featured entertainment at their closing beach party where…
BMI Congratulates its 2020 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees
Yesterday, three of BMI’s lauded songwriters took to the stage to accept their prestigious induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. BMI Icons, Hank Williams Jr., and Dean Dillon, along with multiple award-winning songwriter and artist Marty Stuart, became the legendary Hall’s newest members, exemplifying their immense impact on both…
Skip Ewing Celebrates With a New Christmas Album
The Wyoming based songwriter shares the introspective process behind his songwriting
BMI Congratulates its NaSHOF Inductees
Last night, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame honored BMI songwriters Kent Blazy (“If Tommorow Never Comes,” “Ain’t Goin’ Down”), Rhett Akins (“Dirt on My Boots,” “Honey Bee”), John Scott Sherrill (Nothin’ But the Wheel,” “The Church on Cumberland Road) and Toby Keith (Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” ‘Beer for My Horses”)…
BMI Congratulates its 2021 CMA Nominees
Once again, BMI songwriters took the vast majority of nods for this year’s CMA Awards. Leading the pack with five nominations is Eric Church, with many others also capturing multiple accolades, including Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Gabby Barrett, Thomas Rhett, Jay Joyce, Chris Young, Kane Brown, Kenny…