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Nov 22, 2010 Ruby Jane performs at BMI’s East Side Sounds on November 17. View Photo

Nov 22, 2010 BMI staged the latest installment of East Side Sounds on Wednesday, November 17 at Rumours East Wine Bar. Highlighting Nashville’s rich scene east of the Cumberland River, the showcase featured locals Eric Wilson, Rayland Baxter and Shane Piasecki, as well as Austin’s auspicious Ruby Jane, whose performance doubled as a celebration of her 16th birthday. Pictured are Shane Piasecki, Rayland… View Photo

Nov 22, 2010 Eric Wilson performs at BMI’s East Side Sounds on November 17. View Photo

Nov 22, 2010 Rayland Baxter performs at BMI’s East Side Sounds on November 17. View Photo

Nov 22, 2010 Shane Piasecki performs at BMI’s East Side Sounds on November 17. View Photo

Nov 22, 2010 Fans, supporters, and friends gather in the intimate Rumours East Wine Bar for BMI’s East Side Sounds showcase on November 17. View Photo

Nov 22, 2010 BMI’s Beth Laird introduces performers and welcomes the crowd to East Side Sounds after thanking the showcase sponsor, Blue Microphones. View Photo

Nov 18, 2010 Songwriter Emily Shackelton has signed with Liz Rose Music. Shackelton earned the BMI Foundation John Lennon Scholarship Award for her song “Goodbye” in 2007, while Liz Rose Music founder Liz Rose is the most recent recipient of the BMI Country Song of the Year award for “You Belong With Me,” which she co-wrote with Taylor Swift. Pictured are Rose and… View Photo

Nov 16, 2010 Pictured at the “Boys of Fall” #1 party on November 11 are co-writer Casey Beathard, Kenny Chesney, and co-writer Dave Turnbull. View Photo

Nov 16, 2010 Co-writer Casey Beathard expresses his gratitude at the “Boys of Fall” #1 party on November 11. View Photo