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Oct 27, 2010 Rounder Records recording artist Joe Diffie stopped by BMI on Monday, October 25 to hand-deliver his new CD, Homecoming: The Bluegrass Album. Diffie, known for hits such as “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)," "Third Rock from the Sun," and "Pickup Man,” collaborated with several bluegrass leaders including The Grascals and Rhonda Vincent on the new album, released Tuesday,… View Photo

Oct 25, 2010 Universal Music Publishing and BMI recently swapped updates and ideas during a meeting at BMI’s Music Row offices. Pictured on the BMI rooftop are BMI’s Misha Hunke, Universal Music Publishing’s Anthony Saragueta and Randi Olsen, and BMI’s Charles Ellis, Michael Tortora and Noelle Michon. View Photo

Oct 25, 2010 Grammy-winning BMI songwriter/composer Charlie Fox was a featured speaker at the NAB Small Market Television Exchange held recently in Scottsdale, Arizona. Fox, who penned the legendary pop tune "Killing Me Softly" and iconic theme songs for television shows Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, The Love Boat and Wide World of Sports not only played his hits, but told the stories… View Photo

Oct 25, 2010 Three of BMI’s most talented female songwriters were the featured performers at the annual dinner of the 2010 Rising Through the Ranks (RTTR) program, a two day workshop for women radio executives looking to move into senior management or ownership. Natalie Hemby, Caitlyn Smith and Kelly Archer cranked out a number of smashes that they have written for Miranda Lambert,… View Photo

Oct 25, 2010 BMI Senior Vice President, Performing Rights Alison Smith was the featured speaker at the 2010 Rising Through the Ranks (RTTR) program held recently in the BMI Nashville offices. The two-day seminar, which is underwritten by BMI and presented by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the Mentoring Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW), is geared toward female radio executives who… View Photo

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