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Jan 14, 2010 BMI hosted a screening of the documentary The Songwriter Sessions, produced by Combustion Music Publishing, on Tuesday, January 12 in Nashville. The musically rich film features live, in-studio performances by Combustion songwriters Blair Daly, Gordie Sampson, Ashley Gorley, Matthew West, and Will Bowen. Pictured at the screening are BMI’s Beth Mason; Combustion Music Publishing’s Chris VanBeklom, Stephanie Greene, and Chris… View Photo

Jan 11, 2010 The Band Perry took a break from recording their debut album to celebrate their signing with BMI. The trio, originally from Mobile, Alabama, moved to Tennessee several years ago to launch their career. Since the move, the group has performed on the Grand Ole Opry and broken into the Billboard Top 40 with their debut single, “Hip to My Heart.”… View Photo

Dec 22, 2009 BMI’s Toby Cannon and the Tennessee chapter of the American Society for Training and Development were joined by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen in designating December 7-11 as Employee Learning Week in Tennessee, part of a nationwide awareness initiative. Pictured are (l-r): BMI’s Toby Cannon, ASTDTN 2009 President; Governor Bredesen; ASTDTN President-elect Nancy Collins; and ASTDTN Vice President/Communications Angela Ellis. View Photo

Dec 17, 2009 BMI’s Simon Aldridge (left) welcomes Toby Keith to London during the country superstar’s European tour. View Photo

Dec 16, 2009 American Bang stopped by for a surprise performance at the BMI 8 off 8th Jingle Ball, held at Mercy Lounge on December 14, 2009. View Photo

Dec 16, 2009 Tyler Bryant gives the crowd a guitar lesson at the BMI 8 off 8th Jingle Ball, held at Mercy Lounge on December 14, 2009. View Photo

Dec 16, 2009 This Modern Station performs at the BMI 8 off 8th Jingle Ball, held at Mercy Lounge on December 14, 2009. View Photo

Dec 16, 2009 Tesla Rossa performs at the BMI 8 off 8th Jingle Ball, held at Mercy Lounge on December 14, 2009. View Photo

Dec 16, 2009 16th State delivers crowd-pleasing space rock at the BMI 8 off 8th Jingle Ball, held at Mercy Lounge on December 14, 2009 View Photo

Dec 16, 2009 The Kicks rock the BMI 8 off 8th Jingle Ball, held at Mercy Lounge on December 14, 2009. View Photo