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Jun 14, 2015 BMI’s Perry Howard celebrates with writers Gary Hannan and John Wiggins’ of the hit song “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off.” The track has been played more than 3 million times. View Photo

Jun 14, 2015 BMI singer/songwriter Maren Morris performs at the BMI Tailgate stage at CMA Fest. Her mix of indie, folk rock and country was a perfect blend to get the crowd moving. View Photo

Jun 14, 2015 BMI singer/songwriter Mitch Rossell kicks off the BMI Tailgate stage at CMA Fest. He played tunes off his latest album I Got Dressed Up For This. View Photo

Jun 14, 2015 BMI’s Jody Williams (l) and Clay Bradley (r) pose with BMI singer/songwriter Maren Morris backstage at the BMI Tailgate Party. Morris was hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the 25 can’t-miss acts of CMA Fest. View Photo

Jun 11, 2015 (L-R): BMI’s Dave Claassen and PASTE Magazine Movies Editor and Sarasota Film Festival Creative Director Michael Dunaway discuss the entertainment industries in Georgia, with music hotspots Athens and Atlanta and film locations used in TV shows such as AMC’s The Walking Dead. View Photo

Jun 11, 2015 (L-R): BMI’s Dave Claassen, Karla Redding and PASTE Magazine Movies Editor and Sarasota Film Festival Creative Director Michael Dunaway pose with the attendees of the Otis Music Camp. Karla Redding, the daughter of Otis, works to ensure children have opportunities to explore their creative sides, while simultaneously learning dedication and discipline to a craft. View Photo

Jun 11, 2015 (L-R): PASTE Magazine Movies Editor and Sarasota Film Festival Creative Director Michael Dunaway, Karla Redding and BMI’s David Claassen pause for a photo before their session on Music and Film at Otis Redding Foundation’s Otis Music Camp. Created in 2007 by Otis Redding’s wife, Zelma, the foundation aims to educate and inspire youth through music. View Photo

Jun 08, 2015 Jonathan McReynolds performs at BMI’s Gospel on the Park Brunch, held on June 7 at Park Tavern in Atlanta. View Photo

Jun 08, 2015 Atlanta’s music enthusiasts gathered for BMI’s Gospel on the Park Brunch, held on June 7 at Park Tavern. Pictured at the event are singer-songwriter VaShawn Mitchell; BMI intern Robert Gould; singer-songwriters Isaac Carree Tasha Cobbs and Todd Dulaney; BMI’s Byron Wright, Catherine Brewton, Reginald Stewart and Nina Carter; singer-songwriter Jonathan McReynolds; and BMI’s Marche Butler. View Photo

Jun 08, 2015 Todd Dulaney performs at BMI’s Gospel on the Park Brunch, held on June 7 at Park Tavern in Atlanta. View Photo