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Nov 08, 2007 Pictured warming up inside at the cocktail party are (l to r): Big Kenny, Dwight Yoakam and BMI's David Preston. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Martina McBride shows off her first BMI Award medallion. Along with the Warren Brothers, McBride was honored for co-writing the poignant song “Anyway." View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Legend Kris Kristofferson shares insight into and memories of his longtime friend Willie Nelson. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Willie Nelson attracted a diverse slew of stars. Pictured are (l to r): Sheryl Crow, BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Carrie Underwood. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 2007 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood poses for photographers on the red carpet. View Photo

Nov 07, 2007 Emmylou Harris (left) and Kris Kristofferson (right) perform Rodney Crowell's “Til I Gain Control Again;" Harris and Willie Nelson often sang the song together when Emmylou opened shows for Willie. View Photo

Nov 07, 2007 Keith Urban salutes Willie Nelson after performing his own soulful rendition of “Always on My Mind." View Photo

Nov 07, 2007 Toby Keith performs with Willie Nelson View Photo

Nov 07, 2007 BMI Award-winners Taylor Swift (left) and Michelle Branch (right) pause for a photo on the red carpet. View Photo

Nov 07, 2007 Faith Hill (right) drapes her husband Tim McGraw's (left) very first BMI Country Award medallion around his neck. View Photo