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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

Jul 10, 2009 Up-and- coming emcee Niña Dioz performs at BMI’s Verano Alternativo showcase at S.O.B’s on July 7. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Afrobeta’s Tony "Smurphio" Laurencio and Cristina "Cuci Amador" Garcia jam at BMI’s Verano Alternativo showcase at S.O.B’s on July 7. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Washington Heights-bred Bachata duo Girlz Talk (l-r: Marlyn Jimenez, Judy Santos) perform at BMI’s Verano Alternativo showcase at S.O.B’s on July 7. View Photo

Jul 10, 2009 Javier Serna delivers a scorching performance during BMI’s Noche Bohemia on Tuesday, June 30 at the Rumba Room in Los Angeles. An invitation-only event filled with phenomenal music, Noche Bohemia offered an innovative blend of Latin pop, cumbia, and banda sounds, featuring performances by Serna, Mariano Barba, Alex Alvarado, Homero Vela, Jr., Javier Sanroman, Erika Vidrio and Luz Ríos. View Photo