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Jul 10, 2009 Montgomery Gentry recently reached a glittering career milestone: They were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. In addition to performing their hits “My Town” and “Something to Be Proud Of” as new members of the legendary club, the duo concluded the emotional evening by singing “Hillbilly Shoes” with Little Jimmy Dickens and Marty Stuart. Pictured at the Opry are Troy… View Photo

Jul 01, 2009 The annual Music Row Awards presented by trade publication Music Row were handed out Tuesday, June 30 at a reception in Nashville, and BMI songwriters enjoyed big wins: Jamey Johnson received the Breakthrough Artist of the Year crown, James Otto walked away with the Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year trophy, and Johnson, Otto and fellow BMI collaborator Lee Thomas Miller… View Photo

Jun 25, 2009 After a successful show at BMI’s 8 off 8th on Monday, June 22, Mean Tambourines stopped by BMI’s offices on Tuesday to sign on as affiliates. Pictured are BMI’s Mark Mason and Gabe Pigg of Mean Tambourines, with Mean Tambourines’ Ryan Truso, Chris Boyle, and Austin Brown seated in front. View Photo

Jun 25, 2009 In addition to serving as the evening’s host, Daniel Tashian performed with his band The Silver Seas during the June 22 installment of BMI’s 8 off 8th showcase series in Nashville. View Photo

Jun 25, 2009 MyNameIsJohnMichael happily belie the solo connotation of their name during their spirited performance at the June 22 installment of BMI’s 8 off 8th showcase series in Nashville. View Photo

Jun 25, 2009 Leroy Powell shows off his shredding skills for the 8 off 8th crowd on June 22 in Nashville. View Photo

Jun 25, 2009 Jonathan Trebing, host for the evening and member of The Silver Seas Daniel Tashian, performer Jeremy Lister, BMI’s Leslie Roberts and Beth Mason, Big Yellow Dog’s Carla Wallace, and Caitlin Evanson pause for a photo during the June 22 installment of BMI’s 8 off 8th showcase series in Nashville. View Photo

Jun 25, 2009 Pictured at the June 22 installment of BMI’s 8 off 8th showcase series in Nashville are CAA’s Matt Morris, BMI’s Leslie Roberts and Mark Mason, host for the evening and member of The Silver Seas Daniel Tashian, and BMI’s Beth Mason. View Photo

Jun 18, 2009 NPR reporter Craig Havighurst (right) interviews Bonnaroo co-founder Ashley Capps for a radio feature on the “Road To Bonnaroo” contest. View Photo

Jun 18, 2009 Avalon Peacock recently signed with BMI at the organization’s Nashville offices. In addition to being a contestant on the new season of CMT’s Can You Duet, Avalon is the daughter of legendary avant-garde musician Annette Peacock. Pictured are Avalon Peacock and BMI’s Perry Howard. View Photo