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Nov 06, 2013 George Strait performs a medley of “The Chair,” “Marina Del Ray,” and “Here for a Good Time” in a tribute to newly crowned BMI Icon Dean Dillon at the 2013 BMI Country Awards in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 The night’s big winners gather for a photo at the 2013 BMI Country Awards in Nashville. Pictured are (l-r): BMI's Jody Williams; Sony Music Publishing's Troy Tomlinson, Danny Strick, and Martin Bandier; BMI Icon Dean Dillon; Songwriter of the Year Rodney Clawson; Song of the Year Honorees Troy Verges and Hunter Hayes; and BMI CEO Michael O'Neill. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 BMI Songwriter of the Year Rodney Clawson arrives on the red carpet at the 2013 BMI Country Awards, held November 5 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 Hunter Hayes and Troy Verges claim their BMI Country Song of the Year title for “Wanted.” Pictured are (l-r): Troy Verges and Hunter Hayes. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson and Luke Bryan pause for a photo at the 2013 BMI Country Awards, staged November 5 at the organization’s Music Row offices. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 The Dean Dillon Icon tribute performers at the 2013 BMI Country Awards on November 5 in Nashville, pictured are (l-r): Luke Bryan, Lee Ann Womack, Dean Dillon, George Strait, and Kenny Chesney. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 Hunter Hayes arrives on the red carpet at the 2013 BMI Country Awards, held November 5 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 The stage is set for the 2013 BMI Country Awards, held November 5 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 Dean Dillon is honored as a BMI Icon at the 2013 BMI Country Awards, held November 5 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 06, 2013 The biggest party in country music: at the 2013 BMI Country Awards in Nashville. View Photo