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Dec 16, 2013 Decked out in CMA Number One Medallions, the writing and performing team behind "Round Here" comes together for a quick photo after presentations ended. Pictured are (l-r): co-writers Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins, Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, and co-writer Thomas Rhett. View Photo

Dec 16, 2013 BMI celebrated the team behind the third multi-week chart-topper, "Round Here," by breakout duo Florida Georgia Line earlier this week at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. The hit was penned by veteran writers Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins, alongside newcomer Thomas Rhett. "Round Here" was Rhett's first #1. Pictured are (back row, l-r): Big Red Toe Music’s Craig Wiseman, producer… View Photo

Dec 16, 2013 Rhett Akins takes to the podium to thank his family and everybody on the industry side who made the success of "Hey Girl" possible. View Photo

Dec 16, 2013 BMI’s Leslie Roberts lauds Rhett Akins continued songwriting accomplishments. View Photo

Dec 16, 2013 Co-writers of "Hey Girl" Rhett Akins, Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gourley join artist Billy Currington on stage for a photo after presentations ended. View Photo

Dec 16, 2013 BMI celebrated the team behind Billy Currington’s “Hey Girl” last week at the CMA’s offices off Music Row. The song marks another number one for BMI writer Rhett Akins in his impressive domination of the charts in 2013. Pictured are (back row, l-r): Sony ATV Music Publishing’s Josh Van Valkenburg, BMI’s Leslie Roberts, producer Dann Huff, and UMG’s Mike Dungan; (front… View Photo

Nov 19, 2013 U.K. singer-songwriters Ward Thomas stopped by BMI Nashville to become a part of the BMI family. Lizzy and Catherine, twins hailing from Hampshire, England, recently recorded an album in Nashville and have played a number of shows in the Country Music Capital. Pictured are (back row, l-r): BMI’s David Preston and producers Bobby Blazer and Chris Rodriguez; (front row, l-r):… View Photo

Nov 18, 2013 Justin Moore and Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta at the “Point at You” No. 1 party in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 18, 2013 Co-writers Ben Hayslip, Ross Copperman and Rhett Akins at the “Point at You” No. 1 party in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 18, 2013 Justin Moore at the “Point at You” No. 1 party in Nashville. View Photo