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Aug 01, 2012 Hit country songwriter Kostas recently performed for the Idaho State Broadcasters at their July convention. The award-winning songwriter treated the crowd to several of his best known works including “Blame It on Your Heart” (Patty Loveless) and “Ain’t That Lonely Yet” (Dwight Yoakam). Smiles, applause and a standing ovation were left in the wake of his highly entertaining set. Pictured… View Photo

Aug 01, 2012 American Idol winner Scotty McCreery officially joined the BMI songwriting family on July 26 in Nashville. The top contender from Idol’s season 10, McCreery just wrapped up a tour opening for Brad Paisley and the Band Perry, while his debut album Clear as Day has already gone platinum and topped the Billboard 200. Pictured are Universal Music Group’s Brian Wright,… View Photo

Jul 17, 2012 BMI and ATO Records joined forces on Monday, July 16 to celebrate Old Crow Medicine Show’s new album Carry Me Back, released July 17. Held at Nashville’s legendary Station Inn, the invite-only event featured a performance by the roots music favorites. Highly anticipated by fans and critics alike, Carry Me Back has already generated a wave of acclaim from outlets… View Photo

Jul 17, 2012 Old Crow Medicine Show treated the crowd to new songs from Carry Me Back as well as a few old favorites. View Photo

Jul 17, 2012 Pictured at Old Crow Medicine Show’s Carry Me Back record release party are Carey Kotsionis, Bobby Bare, Jr., and Courtney Jaye. View Photo

Jul 17, 2012 Pictured at Old Crow Medicine Show’s Carry Me Back record release party are BMI’s Clay Bradley, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Critter Fuqua, Chuck Mead, and manager Norm Parenteau. View Photo

Jul 12, 2012 Young music business professionals gathered at BMI’s Nashville offices to hear BMI VP Jody Williams discuss the changing music industry. View Photo

Jul 12, 2012 SOLID, the Society of Leaders in Development, held an in-depth Q&A with BMI Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations Jody Williams on July 10 at BMI’s Nashville offices. Hosted by BMI’s Julie Stuckey, the session provided young business professionals the chance to discuss the music industry with Williams, as well as gain helpful career advice. Pictured are BMI’s Jody Williams and… View Photo

Jul 03, 2012 Nashville served as the host city for the recent All About Music Film & TV Retreat, and BMI sponsored the annual event, which brings together music supervisors and songwriters, encouraging them to network and discuss their craft. Pictured at a luncheon held at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge are: 1) Jonathan Heche, 2) All About Music’s Emmit Martin, 3) Gabe McDonough, 4)… View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 Acclaimed duo Blue Mother Tupelo -- featuring BMI singer/songwriter Ricky Davis -- recently signed a publishing agreement with Nashville-based Tom-Leis Music. Pictured celebrating the new partnership are Tom-Leis office manager Emily Peacock; Blue Mother Tupelo’s Ricky Davis and Micol Davis; Tom-Leis Creative Director Alex Heddle; Leslie T. DiPiero, partner, Tom-Leis Music; Kimberly June, Tom-Leis staff songwriter; and BMI’s Penny Everhard. View Photo