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Feb 02, 2011 BMI recently honored Randy Bachman of The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, presenting Million-Air certificates in recognition of the million-plus performances of several of his songs, including “American Woman” (6 million) and “These Eyes” (5 million). Buckley Radio COO Joe Bilotta was also on hand to help Bachman celebrate. Pictured are Bilotta, BMI’s Dan Spears, Bachman, and manager Gilles… View Photo

Jan 28, 2011 BMI bluesman Seth Walker was the featured performer at the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) winter board meeting, held January 26 in Palm Springs, California. Walker has opened for legends including Ray Charles and B.B. King, and was a favorite surprise guest during Raul Malo’s recent residency at Nashville’s Station Inn. Pictured after his performance are BMI’s Dan Spears, NRA President/CEO… View Photo

Jan 25, 2011 BMI songwriters Bob DiPiero and Big Al Anderson were the featured performers at a special client dinner hosted by McKenzie River Broadcasting’s KKNU-FM in Eugene, Oregon, on January 19. The two award-winning songwriters entertained clients of the top-rated country station with a slew of #1 songs they’ve written, including Tim McGraw’s “Cowboy in Me,” Montgomery Gentry’s “Gone,” and George Strait’s… View Photo

Jan 24, 2011 BMI joined KUPL-FM in Portland, Oregon, to present a special “Songwriters Night with Kix Brooks and Friends” at Alpha Broadcasting’s Bing Lounge on January 20. In addition to Brooks, BMI songwriters Bob DiPiero and Big Al Anderson gave KUPL listeners and clients an inside look into the art of songwriting, as the three tunesmiths cranked out their hits and told… View Photo

Jan 20, 2011 BMI Board member Jim Yager was inducted into the South Carolina Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday, January 14 in Columbia, SC. Pictured at the event are BMI’s Dan Spears, Yager, and BMI’s Alison Smith. View Photo

Jan 14, 2011 Pictured during Congressman John Conyers, Jr.’s recent visit to BMI’s headquarters in New York are James King, BMI Senior Vice President, Business Technology; Mike O’Neill, BMI Senior Vice President, Repertoire & Licensing; Richard Conlon, BMI Senior Vice President, Corporate Planning/Communications & New Media; Congressman Conyers; BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; Fred Cannon, BMI Senior Vice President, Government Relations; and… View Photo

Jan 14, 2011 Congressman John Conyers, Jr. visited BMI’s New York headquarters on Thursday, January 13 to meet with the company’s senior management and BMI Board Chairman Jack Sander. Congressman Conyers is the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee. Pictured are Sander; Congressman Conyers; BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; and Fred Cannon, BMI Senior Vice President, Government Relations. View Photo

Jan 04, 2011 BMI partnered with Jim Beam and KMO Country in Elizabethtown, KY, to raise funds for Operation Homefront’s “Holiday Meals for the Military” program. BMI enlisted the support of hit singer/songwriter Wynn Varble and his band Refried Howdy for a special event at Fergie’s Bar and Grill. The event generated over $1,000 for the program, which distributed over 1000 holiday meals… View Photo

Jan 04, 2011 Pictured after KJ 97’s listener appreciation party are KJ 97 DJ Randy Carroll, BMI’s Mason Hunter, Scotty Emerick, Clear Channel San Antonio President/Market Manager Matt Martin, and Dean Dillon. Dillon and Emerick performed a host of their favorite self-penned compositions, including George Strait’s Grammy-nominated “The Breath You Take” and Emerick’s yet-to-be-released “Love Me Like My Dog,” which is destined for… View Photo

Jan 04, 2011 In what has become an annual tradition, BMI provided musical entertainment for the Clear Channel Broadcast Accounting Holiday Party held in San Antonio. The following day, BMI teamed with KJ 97 (KAJA-FM) for a listener appreciation show at the studio lounge. Both events featured award-winning songwriters Scotty Emerick and Dean Dillon, who performed a crowd-pleasing set of hits they’ve composed… View Photo