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Jun 17, 2009 Pictured at the BMI reception held Monday, June 15 in Nashville to honor legendary songwriter Hank Cochran are Bobby Bare; BMI Assistant Vice President Writer/Publisher Relations Clay Bradley; Theresa & Merle Haggard; Hank Cochran; songwriter Dale Dodson; BMI Vice President Writer/Publisher Relations Jody Williams and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant. View Photo

Jun 17, 2009 Hank Cochran is greeted by Cowboy Jack Clement and Elvis Costello as BMI’s Jody Williams looks on at the reception held Monday, June 15 in Nashville honoring Cochran’s legendary songwriting career. View Photo

Jun 17, 2009 Merle Haggard greets Hank Cochran at a reception held in Cochran’s honor on Monday, June 15 at BMI in Nashville. View Photo

Jun 17, 2009 When Hank Cochran arrived at his surprise reception Monday, June 15 at BMI, revelers pulled out their cameras and iPhones to capture his reaction for posterity’s sake. View Photo

Jun 17, 2009 Merle Haggard, Jamey Johnson and Bobby Bare wait for guest of honor Hank Cochran to arrive on Monday, June 15 at BMI’s Music Row offices. View Photo

Jun 16, 2009 Following in their father’s footsteps, Bethany and Harrison Dean have signed with BMI. Dad Steve Dean, who joined them for the signing, has been with BMI for more than twenty years and has written his share of hits, including Rodney Atkins’ “Watching You.” Pictured at BMI in Nashville are (back row) Steve and Lori Dean and BMI’s Jody Williams, with… View Photo

Jun 11, 2009 BMI staffers pause for a photo with the Lovell Sisters after the trio performed an inspired acoustic set before heading to Bonnaroo. Pictured are BMI’s Mark Mason and Clay Bradley; The Lovell Sisters’ Rebecca Lovell, Jessica Lovell and Megan Lovell; and BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Bradley Collins, and Beth Mason. View Photo

Jun 11, 2009 On their way to Bonnaroo Wednesday, June 10, the talented Lovell Sisters wowed employees at BMI’s offices in Nashville with a performance that featured a variety of songs, including an original tune, a traditional spiritual, and a Jimi Hendrix cover. Pictured are Rebecca Lovell, Megan Lovell, and Jessica Lovell of the Lovell Sisters. View Photo

Jun 09, 2009 While in San Antonio, KingBilly also performed as part of the County Line BBQ Weekly Music Series hosted by KAJA 97.3 and The Outlaw 92.5. Pictured at the show are KingBilly with KJ 97 DJ Lou Ramirez (center) and BMI’s Mason Hunter (right). View Photo

Jun 09, 2009 Pictured at the recent Clear Channel corporate event in San Antonio are (back row) Clear Channel’s Chris Mackenzie, KingBilly’s Matt Utterback, Josh Matheny, and Donny Fallgatter, Clear Channel’s Controller Susan Hicks, BMI’s Mason Hunter, Clear Channel’s VP of Finance Rick Mangum; (front row) KingBilly’s Charlie Worsham, Clear Channel’s CFO Herb Hill, KingBilly’s  Kevin Weaver and John Osborne. View Photo