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May 17, 2011 BMI singer/songwriter Lera Lynn performed at the Wild Heaven Beer Bottle launch on May 9 at Tribute Lofts in Atlanta. Hailing from Athens, Georgia, Lynn is a strong up-and-comer with a sunny future: Her song “Bobby, Baby” won the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, Country Category at Merlefest 2011. Former winners of the contest include Gillian Welch and Tift Merritt. Pictured… View Photo

May 17, 2011 The Pernikoff Brothers perform at BMI’s Nashville offices. View Photo

May 17, 2011 The Pernikoff Brothers delivered a stout set of their jangly originals May 12 at BMI’s Music Row office. Comprising brothers Rick Pernikoff and Tom Pernikoff, as well as longtime friend Dan Germain, the trio released their full-length debut On My Way in 2010. Pictured after the performance are BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Rick Pernikoff, Dan Germain, Tom Pernikoff, and BMI’s Mark… View Photo

May 17, 2011 BMI recently hosted Nashville’s rock and pop community at a meet-and-greet held in its Music Row lobby. Members of BMI’s Writer/Publisher staff based in Los Angeles and New York offices joined their Music City counterparts for the event, where dinner and drinks were served as networking guests enjoyed the company of new and old industry friends. Pictured are BMI’s Beth… View Photo

May 13, 2011 BMI highlighted up-and-coming troupe The Lighthouse and the Whaler at the May installment of its Pick of the Month showcase series. Staged at Pianos, the show introduced the Cleveland-based band to a charmed industry crowd. Pictured with The Lighthouse and the Whaler are BMI’s Brandon Haas (far left) and Samantha Cox (far right). View Photo

Apr 22, 2011 Matt Kabus performs at BMI’s Symmetry Live on April 21 in Atlanta. View Photo

Apr 22, 2011 Rachel Platten performs at BMI’s Symmetry Live on April 21 in Atlanta. View Photo

Apr 22, 2011 Pictured at BMI’s Symmetry Live on April 21 in Atlanta are Matt Kabus and Rachel Platten. View Photo

Apr 22, 2011 BMI presented its monthly Symmetry Live showcase at Atlanta’s W downtown hotel on Thursday, April 21. Performers Matt Kabus and Rachel Platten provided acoustic pop sets amid the hotel’s intimate surroundings. Pictured are Kabus, BMI’s David Claassen, and Platten. View Photo

Apr 20, 2011 Dirty Vegas (PRS) performed their forthcoming third studio album Electric Love at the recent Winter Music Conference in Miami. Pictured at the conference are Dirty Vegas’ Steve Smith, BMI’s Brandon Bakshi, and Dirty Vegas’ Paul Harris and Ben Harris. View Photo