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May 04, 2011 The BMI Foundation has presented the New York Youth Symphony with a special Outstanding Service Award and a $25,000 grant acknowledging the organization for their “outstanding contributions to music education and excellence in performance over many decades.” The New York Youth Symphony is the metropolitan area’s leading provider of tuition-free services to musicians, ages 12-22, with programs designed to educate… View Photo

May 04, 2011 The Blues Foundation received the Governor’s Arts Award in Nashville on April 12. Executive Director Jay Sieleman accepted on behalf of The Blues Foundation and met the Governor and his wife at the Governor’s residence in advance. Attendance was limited to ten people, including BMI’s Thomas Cain, who serves on the Foundation’s Board. The Foundation was also represented by Priscilla… View Photo

May 03, 2011 Co-writer John Wiggins (far right) thanks everyone at the “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” #1 party. Also pictured are Blake Shelton, Notewrite Music’s Pauline Andrews, co-writer Bud Lee, and producer Scott Hendricks. View Photo

May 03, 2011 BMI toasted the team behind Blake Shelton’s latest #1, “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,” on Thursday, April 28 at the organization’s Music Row office. Written by John Wiggins and Bud Lee, the song marks Shelton’s eighth chart-topper, as well as a triumphant return to the top for veteran hit-makers Wiggins and Lee. Pictured are Warner Music Group’s Kelly… View Photo

May 03, 2011 Co-writer John Wiggins (center) is joined by his publisher, Notewrite Music’s Pauline Andrews (left) and mother (right). View Photo

May 03, 2011 Co-writer Bud Lee thanks everyone at the “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” #1 party. View Photo

May 03, 2011 Pictured at the “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” #1 party are Blake Shelton, and co-writers John Wiggins and Bud Lee. View Photo

May 03, 2011 Blake Shelton says his thank-yous at the “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking #1 party. View Photo

May 03, 2011 Inside Music Row’s Kelly Lynn interviews co-writer John Wiggins at the “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” #1 party. View Photo

May 03, 2011 BMI showcased a hand-picked selection of Latin music’s up-and-comers during the 2011 Billboard Music Conference & Awards in Miami. Held at the Gibson Showroom on Wednesday, April 27, the show featured BMI songwriter/artists U.N.O., Diego Dibos, Tercer Cielo, Sohanny, Vicente García and Francisca Valenzuela. Pictured at BMI’s showcase during the 2011 Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards are BMI’s Richard… View Photo