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May 17, 2010 BMI proudly hosted the annual Americana Honors & Awards Nominee Announcement Party on Wednesday, May 12 at the W.O. Smith School of Music in Nashville. Roots royalty Emmylou Harris and Todd Snider announced the 2010 nominees after the crowd savored the live sounds of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Pictured at the party are BMI’s Clay Bradley; nominees Ray Wylie Hubbard… View Photo

May 12, 2010 BMI lassoed An Horse for its “Pick of The Month” showcase, held April 16 in New York. Pictured backstage are An Horse’s Kate Cooper, BMI’s Brandon Haas, and An Horse’s Damon Cox. View Photo

Apr 21, 2010 Nashville native Caitlin Rose (pictured) won the latest installment of the Road to Bonnaroo contest held Monday, April 19 at the Mercy Lounge, securing the third of four performance slots for Bonnaroo 2010. The contest, sponsored by BMI, Mercy Lounge, Yuengling, Camping World, and the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, features the best of Nashville’s indie crop. The competition is… View Photo

Apr 21, 2010 The Deadstring Brothers perform at round 3 of the Road to Bonnaroo competition on April 19. View Photo

Apr 21, 2010 The Effects rock out at round 3 of the Road to Bonnaroo competition on April 19. View Photo

Apr 21, 2010 AutoVaughn performs at round 3 of the Road to Bonnaroo competition on April 19. View Photo

Apr 21, 2010 Majestico closes out the evening with their blend of psychedelic rock at round 3 of the Road to Bonnaroo competition on April 19. View Photo

Apr 21, 2010 Mikky Ekko competes for a spot at Bonnaroo at round 3 of the Road to Bonnaroo competition on April 19. View Photo

Apr 21, 2010 The Nobility kick off round 3 of the Road to Bonnaroo competition on April 19. View Photo

Apr 21, 2010 The Dozen Dimes bring class and style to round 3 of the Road to Bonnaroo competition on April 19. Pictured are Mercy Lounge’s Drew Mischke; The Dozen Dimes’ Nathan Hansen, Austin Edwards and Matthew Bell; and BMI’s Mark Mason. View Photo