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Jun 17, 2009 Merle Haggard greets Hank Cochran at a reception held in Cochran’s honor on Monday, June 15 at BMI in Nashville. View Photo

Jun 17, 2009 When Hank Cochran arrived at his surprise reception Monday, June 15 at BMI, revelers pulled out their cameras and iPhones to capture his reaction for posterity’s sake. View Photo

Jun 17, 2009 Merle Haggard, Jamey Johnson and Bobby Bare wait for guest of honor Hank Cochran to arrive on Monday, June 15 at BMI’s Music Row offices. View Photo

Jun 16, 2009 Following in their father’s footsteps, Bethany and Harrison Dean have signed with BMI. Dad Steve Dean, who joined them for the signing, has been with BMI for more than twenty years and has written his share of hits, including Rodney Atkins’ “Watching You.” Pictured at BMI in Nashville are (back row) Steve and Lori Dean and BMI’s Jody Williams, with… View Photo

Jun 11, 2009 BMI staffers pause for a photo with the Lovell Sisters after the trio performed an inspired acoustic set before heading to Bonnaroo. Pictured are BMI’s Mark Mason and Clay Bradley; The Lovell Sisters’ Rebecca Lovell, Jessica Lovell and Megan Lovell; and BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Bradley Collins, and Beth Mason. View Photo

Jun 11, 2009 On their way to Bonnaroo Wednesday, June 10, the talented Lovell Sisters wowed employees at BMI’s offices in Nashville with a performance that featured a variety of songs, including an original tune, a traditional spiritual, and a Jimi Hendrix cover. Pictured are Rebecca Lovell, Megan Lovell, and Jessica Lovell of the Lovell Sisters. View Photo

Jun 09, 2009 The Basement welcomed a large Music Row crowd for another ace BMI Buzz showcase on Wednesday, June 3, featuring up-and-coming singer/songwriters Will Bowen, Mallorie Haley, and Caitlyn Smith. Pictured are BMI’s Beth Mason, Mallorie Haley, Caitlyn Smith, Will Mason and BMI’s Bradley Collins. View Photo

Jun 04, 2009 Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts congratulates co-writer Chris Sligh on their no.1 single “Here Comes Goodbye.” The song marks Sligh’s first chart-topper. View Photo

Jun 04, 2009 Co-writer Chris Sligh (center) smiles for the camera with BMI’s Clay Bradley and Beth Mason at the BMI co-hosted party celebrating “Here Comes Goodbye” on June 2 in Nashville. View Photo

Jun 04, 2009 Co-writers Clint Lagerberg and Chris Sligh celebrate their no.1 single “Here Comes Goodbye” during a party co-hosted by BMI at Cabana in Nashville. View Photo