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Apr 22, 2010 Friday, April 23 would have been rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Roy Orbison’s 74th birthday. In addition to helping spread the word about activities scheduled to celebrate the late icon, BMI is commemorating Orbison’s birthday by showcasing this legendary photo, which captures the camaraderie of the historic 1963 tour featuring Orbison and the Beatles. Pictured are John Lennon, Orbison… View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 Pictured at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards on April 20 in Nashville are Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations; and BMI Christian Award winners Rusty Golden and Dianne Wilkinson. View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 2010 BMI Christian Award-winning songwriter Derrick Starks arrives at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards, held April 20 in Nashville. Pictured are Beth Mason, BMI Director, Writer/Publisher Relations; Derrick Starks; Starks’ wife Gretchen; and Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations. View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 Pictured at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards on April 20 in Nashville are 2010 BMI Christian Publisher of the Year Universal Music’s John Andrade and 2010 BMI Christian Award-winning songwriter Ed Cash. View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 2010 BMI Christian Songwriter of the Year Jason Walker and his wife Lauren pause for a photo at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards, staged April 20 at the organization’s Music Row offices. View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 2010 BMI Christian Award-winning songwriter Donald Lawrence arrives at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards, held April 20 in Nashville. Pictured are Lawrence and Thomas Cain, BMI Senior Director, Writer/Publisher Relations. View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 Pictured at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards on April 20 in Nashville are Beth Mason, BMI Director, Writer/Publisher Relations; BMI Christian Award winners La Breeska and Joel Hemphill; and Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 2010 BMI Christian Songwriter of the Year Chris Stevens and 2010 BMI Christian Award-winning songwriter Chris Sligh pause for a photo at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards, staged April 20 at the organization’s Music Row offices. Pictured are Chris Stevens, Nancy Stevens, Sarah Sligh, and Chris Sligh. View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 Pictured at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards on April 20 in Nashville are Phil Graham, BMI Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations; Nancy Hearn, wife of Billy Ray Hearn; 2010 Special Citation of Appreciation Honoree Billy Ray Hearn; and Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations. View Photo

Apr 22, 2010 Billy Ray Hearn presents his Special Citation of Achievement at the 2010 BMI Christian Awards. Pictured are Bill Hearn, daughter Holly Whaley, Nancy Patterson Hearn, Billy Ray Hearn, and daughter Vickie Horne. View Photo