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Nov 18, 2009 Thomas Rhett Akins, son of BMI Award-winning songwriter Rhett Akins, recently joined the BMI family. Just last week, Akins, Sr. took home a 2009 BMI Country Award for Brooks & Dunn’s “Put a Girl In It,” and Thomas is auspiciously preparing to follow in his father’s footsteps. Pictured are BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Thomas Rhett Akins, and Rhett Akins. View Photo

Nov 18, 2009 BMI recently launched a new showcase entitled East Side Sounds at Rumours East Wine Bar in Nashville. The series features eclectic acts performing in an intimate, outdoor setting in one of the area’s most musically rich neighborhoods. Pictured are Amy Stroup, Trent Dabbs, Daniel Tashian, and Megan McCormick. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 Sugarland wins their third consecutive Vocal Duo of the Year crown at the 2009 CMA Awards on November 11 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 James Otto, Jamey Johnson and Lee Thomas Miller accept the Song of the Year trophy at the 2009 CMA Awards on November 11 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 Taylor Swift tearfully expresses her gratitude after winning the Entertainer of the Year award at the 2009 CMA Awards on November 11 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 Taylor Swift celebrates her Entertainer of the Year win at the 2009 CMA Awards in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 Lady Antebellum takes the stage to accept the Vocal Group of the Year title at the 2009 CMA Awards on November 11 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 11, 2009 The night’s big winners gather for a photo at the 2009 BMI Country Awards in Nashville. Pictured are (l-r): Troy Tomlinson, President & CEO of Sony ATV Music Publishing Nashville; Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC; BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; 2009 BMI Icon Kris Kristofferson; Song of the Year honoree Taylor Swift; Songwriter of the… View Photo

Nov 11, 2009 Taylor Swift claims her second consecutive Song of the Year title for “Love Story,” making her the youngest person ever to achieve back-to-back wins of the honor. “Teardrops on My Guitar” earned the award in 2008. Pictured are (l-r): BMI's Jody Williams, Sony/ATV Music Publishing's Troy Tomlinson, Taylor Swift, Sony/ATV Music Publishing's Chairman & CEO Martin Bandier, BMI's President &… View Photo

Nov 11, 2009 BMI Song of the Year Honoree Taylor Swift at the 2009 BMI Country Awards, held November 10 in Nashville. View Photo