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Jul 14, 2009 Pictured at the no. 1 party for “Start a Band” are Luke Bryan, Ben Hayslip, Jerrod Niemann, the song’s co-writer Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins, Randy Houser and Jon Stone. Bryan, Niemann, Atkins, and Houser have all recorded Davidson’s songs. View Photo

Jul 14, 2009 Pictured at the BMI-hosted no. 1 party in Nashville for “Start a Band” are BMI’s Mark Mason; Sony Music Nashville’s Skip Bishop; co-writers Kelley Lovelace, Dallas Davidson, and Ashley Gorley; Sony Music Nashville’s Butch Waugh; Big Borassa Music’s Brett Jones; and BMI’s Perry Howard. Published by songwriter Brett Jones’ Big Borassa Music and recorded by Brad Paisley and Keith Urban,… View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Alih Jey strums her guitar at BMI’s Verano Alternativo showcase at S.O.B’s on July 7. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Veteran BMI musician and songwriter Pete Sallis recently inked a deal with premier Christian music publisher Brentwood Benson Publishing Group. Pictured at BMI in Nashville are (back row) BMI’s Bradley Collins, Brentwood Benson Publishing Group’s Stacey Wilbur, John Andrade, Brentwood Benson’s Dale Mathews, and Eric Hurt, with Pete Sallis, seated. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Montgomery Gentry recently reached a glittering career milestone: They were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. In addition to performing their hits “My Town” and “Something to Be Proud Of” as new members of the legendary club, the duo concluded the emotional evening by singing “Hillbilly Shoes” with Little Jimmy Dickens and Marty Stuart. Pictured at the Opry are Troy… View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Backstage at the BMI Verano Alternativo showcase are Bea Ba, BMI’s Porfirio Pina, Eljuri and Cristal Marie. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Backstage at the BMI Verano Alternativo showcase are BMI’s Porfirio Pina, Niña Dioz, BMI’s Marissa Lopez, and Afrobeta’s Cristina Garcia and Tony Laurencio. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Casandra Award-winner Cristal Marie saunters across the stage as she belts out a song at the BMI Verano Alternativo showcase at S.O.B’s on July 7. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Eljuri shares her catchy lyrics and memorable vocals at BMI’s Verano Alternativo showcase at S.O.B’s on July 7. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Bea Ba commands the crowd at BMI’s Verano Alternativo showcase at S.O.B’s on July 7. View Photo