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Oct 22, 2010 BMI award-winning songwriter Kendell Marvel, the pen behind such hits as “Right Where I Need to Be" by Gary Allan; "Tougher Than Nails" by Joe Diffie; and "Yee Haw," "Startin With Me," and "Don't Think I Can't Love You," by Jake Owen, recently signed on as Bug Music/Windswept’s newest staff writer. Pictured are (front row) BMI’s Jody Williams, Kendell Marvel,… View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 BMI songwriting heavy weight Robbie Dupree previewed his upcoming Robbie Dupree & Friends tour live in Woodstock, New York last weekend in front of an eager crowd. Dupree was joined by surprise guest Jimmy Fallon, who climbed on stage to provide background vocals for Dupree’s self-penned classic “Steal Away,” as well as an a cappella version of “In the Still… View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 BMI’s Brandon Haas (third from right) and Samantha Cox (far right) pose for a picture backstage at the BMI/CMJ showcase, held October 20 at Bar Matchless in Brooklyn, NY. View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 BMI’s Casey Robison (far left), Beth Laird (second from left), Samantha Cox (second from right) and Brandon Haas (far right) flank Debutaunts at the BMI/CMJ showcase, held October 20 at Bar Matchless in Brooklyn, NY. View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 Dan Black performs at the BMI/Spin showcase, held October 19 at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 Vanaprasta performs at BMI’s CMJ showcase October 20 at Bar Matchless in Brooklyn. View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 Fences performs at the BMI/Spin showcase, held October 19 at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 Whale Tooth performs at BMI’s CMJ showcase October 20 at Bar Matchless in Brooklyn. View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 White Belt Yellow Tag performs at BMI’s CMJ showcase October 20 at Bar Matchless in Brooklyn. View Photo

Oct 22, 2010 Backstage at the BMI/Spin showcase, held October 19 at the Highline Ballroom in NY are BMI’s Brandon Haas, band member Melanie Knigge, Neon Hitch, and BMI’s Samantha Cox. View Photo