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Jun 01, 2012 Nashville indie ensemble Skyline Motel stopped by BMI’s Nashville offices for a special performance on May 31. The group is a collaborative effort that combines the talents of local artists Daniel Tashian, Sarah Buxton, Kate York, and Ian Fitchuk. Pictured are BMI’s Leslie Roberts; Skyline Motel’s Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Sarah Buxton, and Kate York; and BMI’s Bradley Collins. View Photo

Jun 01, 2012 The community of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho came alive recently as BMI partnered with KXLY Radio Group, Idavend Broadcasting, Inland Northwest Broadcasting and the Coeur d’Alene Resort to present the first annual Coeur d’Alene Songwriters Festival. Music lovers from all over Washington state, Idaho and Montana gathered in the picturesque town to witness performances by award-winning songwriters Paul Overstreet, Even Stevens,… View Photo

Jun 01, 2012 BMI presented a special performance by RCA recording artist BC Jean at this year’s Media Financial Management Conference held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas on May 22. Jean, who was originally signed by legendary label executive Clive Davis, performed a number of songs from her upcoming album including the self-penned “If I Were a Boy,” which became a smash… View Photo

Jun 01, 2012 BMI stopped by Bigger Picture’s Nashville offices to present several Million-Air certificates to longtime BMI songwriter Keith Stegall. Also a top-tier producer, Stegall has over 40 million radio and broadcast performances to his credit as a songwriter, spanning a number of genres. BMI presented two certificates to Stegall honoring two of his biggest hits: “I Do (Cherish You),” recorded by… View Photo

Jun 01, 2012 A handpicked selection of up-and-coming songwriters & producers attended BMI Presents Music 101: A&R Corner held May 23 at Engine Room Audio in New York. Participants were able to receive feedback on their songs from A&R executives from Epic Records. Pictured at the event are Epic’s Steve Owens and Shani Gonzales; BMI’s Wardell Malloy; Epic consultant Jason Geter; and BMI’s… View Photo

Jun 01, 2012 Pictured at Chivas Regal’s “Marcando el Camino” event in Los Angeles are Benito Quiñonez, Multicultural Manager, Pernod Ricard; and honoree Delia Orjuela Vice President, Latin Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI. View Photo

Jun 01, 2012 BMI’s Delia Orjuela (pictured) was honored by Chivas Regal as one of the most influential members of the L.A. Hispanic community on Thursday, May 24 at a private event in Los Angeles. The event – titled “Marcando el Camino,” or “Paving the Way” – is held quarterly and honors Latin professionals for their “outstanding accomplishments in both business and the… View Photo

May 31, 2012 BMI’s Samantha Cox, Brooke Morrow and Charlie Feldman flank Academy Award-nominated actress and singer/songwriter Abigail Breslin as she signs a BMI songwriter affiliation agreement in New York. Breslin, known for her roles in such movies as Little Miss Sunshine and New Year’s Eve, has also written a song for her upcoming movie, Perfect Sisters. View Photo

May 31, 2012 BMI’s Brandon Bakshi helps Gotye celebrate his Song of the Year win for “Somebody That I Used to Know” at the 2012 APRA Awards. View Photo

May 30, 2012 Pip, a contestant from season two of NBC’s The Voice, recently stopped by BMI’s Atlanta office to sign up as a songwriter. After making it to the quarterfinals of The Voice, Pip earned a dedicated following and began a Kickstarter – or as he has dubbed it, “PipStarter” – campaign to finance his upcoming debut album. Pictured are BMI’s David… View Photo