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Apr 29, 2011 The 16th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival kicked off Wednesday, and presenting sponsor BMI helped celebrate the launch of yet another year of beachside performances from some of music’s top songwriters. Continuing through Sunday, May 1, the festival is bigger than ever, with nearly 150 songwriters performing throughout the weekend. Pictured are BMI’s Mark Mason, the Key West Songwriters Festival’s… View Photo

Apr 29, 2011 Bob DiPiero performs at Pier House Beach during the Key West Songwriters Festival. View Photo

Apr 29, 2011 Bob DiPiero, Kacey Musgraves, and Ashley Ray perform at Pier House Beach during the Key West Songwriters Festival. View Photo

Apr 29, 2011 Pictured performing at the Key West Songwriters Festival are Andrew Duhon, Misa Arriaga, Kree Harrison, and Josh Matheny. View Photo

Apr 29, 2011 Howard Livingstone performs at the Key West Songwriters Festival. View Photo

Apr 29, 2011 Howard Livingstone and the Mile Marker 24 Band perform at the Key West Songwriters Festival. View Photo

Apr 29, 2011 BMI’s Mary Loving and Keith Stegall enjoy the Key West Songwriters Festival. View Photo

Apr 22, 2011 BMI brought chart-topping singer/songwriters Dave Pahanish and Charlie Worsham to entertain attendees of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcaster’s Annual Convention, held recently at the historic Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. The prolific Pahanish opened with his recent #1 song “American Ride,” recorded by Oklahoma native Toby Keith. His set also included his self-penned “Without You,” which is the current Keith… View Photo

Apr 19, 2011 BMI recently sponsored the official party celebrating the sneak preview of the documentary Wish Me Away, which debuted at the 2011 Nashville Film Festival. The film follows the groundbreaking journey of BMI singer/songwriter Chely Wright as she becomes the first openly gay artist within country music’s mainstream. Pictured are BMI’s David Preston and Alison Smith, manager Russell Carter, Chely Wright,… View Photo

Apr 19, 2011 It’s official: Kenny Chesney has joined the BMI family of songwriters. Equally potent writing his own work or recording gems penned by others, he has spent the last decade and a half delivering some of country music’s most finely crafted smashes. Whether infectiously carefree or startlingly—and perhaps painfully—perceptive, a Kenny Chesney hit is timeless. The long list includes “No Shoes,… View Photo