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BMI Remembers Country Songwriter Keith Gattis

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From News, posted 4.27.23. 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… Read more...


Oregon Restaurant Executives Treated to Intimate Concert from BMI Songwriter Dave Fenley

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From News, posted 4.20.23. The 2023 Northwest Food Show was highlighted by a performance from BMI songwriter Dave Fenley at the Industry Night Out reception held at Produce Row in Portland, where it is hosted annually by longtime BMI partner the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association. The Lufkin, Texas native is an alum of both… Read more...


Ellie Goulding to be Honoured with BMI President’s Award at 2022 BMI London Awards

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From News, posted 9.01.22. Globally Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter and Producer Tems to Receive the BMI Impact Award The Ceremony Also Celebrates the Top U.K. and European Songwriters, Composers and Music Publishers on 3 October at the Savoy Hotel, London Read more...


Rising BMI Star Brings her Talents to Kentucky Craft Beer Conference

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From News, posted 2.04.20. BMI helped kick off the Kentucky Guild of Brewers annual conference recently (1/27) by sponsoring a performance from rising BMI country star Hannah Ellis. The Campbellsville, Kentucky native entertained the group of Bluegrass state brewers who were gathered in Lexington to learn about the latest developments and trends in the craft… Read more...


Dwight Yoakam to be Honored with BMI President’s Award at 2019 BMI Country Awards

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From News, posted 10.10.19. Top Country songwriters & publishers to be honored at November 12th event; “Rocky Top” to be presented inaugural Evergreen Award Read more...


BMI Congratulates its 2019 NaSHOF Inductees, Larry Gatlin, Dwight Yoakam, Marcus Hummon and Kostas

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From News, posted 8.08.19. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that it will induct BMI songwriters Larry Gatlin, Dwight Yoakam, Marcus Hummon and Kostas to its prestigious hall of fame on Monday, October 14, at the Music City Center. The new inductees will join the 213 existing members of the elite organization, which… Read more...


RAB Fall Board Meeting Features Big Machine Recording Artist Seth Alley

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From News, posted 11.04.15. BMI presented a special performance by Big Machine recording artist and BMI songwriter Seth Alley at the Radio Advertising Bureau’s (RAB) annual fall board meeting, held recently (10/27/15) at the Loews in Minneapolis, MN. Seth entertained the audience of radio executives with songs that will be featured on his first EP… Read more...


BMI Writers Win Top Awards at 2013 Americana Honors & Awards Show

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From News, posted 9.24.13. Broadcast Music, Inc. writers took home some of the top honors at the Americana Honors & Awards show on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, the capstone event of the Americana Festival and Conference held in Nashville. The conference sponsored daily seminars, panels and networking opportunities, and featured nighttime musical performances with more… Read more...


BMI Writers Receive 57% of Americana Honors & Awards Nods

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From News, posted 5.21.13. Nominations for the 2013 Americana Honors & Awards have Broadcast Music, Inc. writers out in front with 57 percent of the tally. The winners will be revealed live at the annual Americana Honors and Awards ceremony at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on September 18, 2013. The show will… Read more...


Coeur d’Alene Songwriters Festival Presents Country Music’s Most Successful Songwriters

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From News, posted 4.18.12. BMI Partners with Radio Groups and the Coeur d’Alene Resort to bring the heroes behind the hits to Luxurious Idaho Lakeside Setting Read more...


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