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Apr 19, 2011 BMI recently sponsored the official party celebrating the sneak preview of the documentary Wish Me Away, which debuted at the 2011 Nashville Film Festival. The film follows the groundbreaking journey of BMI singer/songwriter Chely Wright as she becomes the first openly gay artist within country music’s mainstream. Pictured are BMI’s David Preston and Alison Smith, manager Russell Carter, Chely Wright,… View Photo

Apr 19, 2011 It’s official: Kenny Chesney has joined the BMI family of songwriters. Equally potent writing his own work or recording gems penned by others, he has spent the last decade and a half delivering some of country music’s most finely crafted smashes. Whether infectiously carefree or startlingly—and perhaps painfully—perceptive, a Kenny Chesney hit is timeless. The long list includes “No Shoes,… View Photo

Apr 19, 2011 BMI composer Kurt Oldman’s rich score for the film Stained is generating waves of acclaim, including best score nominations at both the Action on Film Festival and American International Film Festival. Pictured at the recent opening night of the Beverly Hills Film Festival, where Stained was also screened, are BMI’s Anne Cecere and Oldman. View Photo

Apr 19, 2011 BMI’s Porfirio Piña (far right) pauses for a photo with BMI songwriters Pavel Nuñez (l) and Prince Royce at the Arena Del Cibao in Santiago, Dominican Republica on April 9. Prince Royce was preparing to hit the stage for a sold-out performance at the arena. View Photo

Apr 14, 2011 Students at the Jane Addams High School for Academic Careers listen intently as BMI’s Porfirio Piña moderates a surprise conversation with Latin recording artists Wisin & Yandel April 13 in the Bronx. View Photo

Apr 14, 2011 BMI partnered with AEG, Universal Music and The Recording Academy to surprise 300 Jane Addams High School for Academic Careers students with a visit from Latin stars Wisin & Yandel on April 13. The artists spoke about the importance of pursuing an education and persevering to reach your goals. In addition, Wisin & Yandel gave away 100 tickets for their… View Photo

Apr 13, 2011 The BMI Board of Directors honored BMI legend Paul Simon for his prolific songwriting career at its annual dinner, held Tuesday, April 12 during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. BMI Board Chair Jack Sander and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant presented a special citation to Simon, while the extensive songwriting contributions of BMI hit-makers… View Photo

Apr 13, 2011 The BMI Board of Directors honored BMI legend Paul Simon for his prolific songwriting career at its annual dinner, held Tuesday, April 12 during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. BMI Board Chair Jack Sander and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant presented a special citation to Simon, commemorating the more than 100 million performances of… View Photo

Apr 12, 2011 McAlister Drive performs on the BMI stage at the 2011 French Quarter Festival. View Photo

Apr 12, 2011 Pictured at the 2011 French Quarter Festival are Andrew Duhon, Kristin Diable, and BMI’s Mark Mason. View Photo