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Jul 13, 2010 Recording artist YG recently stopped by BMI’s Atlanta offices. After amassing millions of plays on MySpace as an independent artist, YG released his debut single “Toot It And Boot It” last year. His star power caught the attention of Def Jam Records, and ultimately, YG became the first West Coast rapper to join the iconic label in more than 15… View Photo

Jul 12, 2010 BMI recently presented songwriter Danny Myrick a Million-Air certificate celebrating his hit “She’s Country,” co-written with Bridgette Tatum and performed by Jason Aldean. Released in late 2008, the anthemic “She’s Country” has reached the one million performance mark—the equivalent of 6.7 years of continuous play—with impressive alacrity. Pictured are BMI’s Jody Williams, Danny Myrick, and BMI’s Beth Mason Laird. View Photo

Jul 07, 2010 BMI’s Porfirio Piña (first row, center) and Jessica Roffe (first row, center) pause with BMI Verano Alternativo showcase performers Punto G NYC, July 6 in New York. View Photo

Jul 07, 2010 Maluca displays her sassy electro-meringue sounds at BMI’s Verano Alternativo showcase, held July 6 in New York. View Photo

Jul 07, 2010 Maria Isa performs at the BMI Verano Alternativo showcase, held July 6 in New York. View Photo

Jul 07, 2010 World-class genre-benders Bachoaco perform at BMI’s Verano Alternativo showcase July 6 in New York. View Photo

Jul 07, 2010 Performers Maluca (left) and Maria Isa (right) flank BMI’s Porfiro Piña at the BMI Verano Alternativo Showcase, held July 6 at S.O.B.’s in New York. View Photo

Jul 07, 2010 Punto G NYC jams at the BMI Verano Alternativo showcase, held July 6 in New York. View Photo

Jul 07, 2010 BMI was charged with suggesting top-tier talent for the recent Texas Restaurant Association’s (TRA) President’s Dinner in Houston, and homegrown future legend Bruce Robison graciously accepted the invitation. The singer/songwriter has released numerous critically acclaimed albums, while his songs have been recorded by George Strait (“Wrapped”), Tim McGraw and Faith Hill (“Angry All the Time”), and the Dixie Chicks (“Travelin’… View Photo

Jul 07, 2010 MOBfest performers Facing Forward pose with BMI’s Samantha Cox (center) after rocking out at the BMI-sponsored showcase, held June 24 in Chicago. View Photo