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Key West Fest Enjoys Record-Setting Year

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The 14th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival invaded the Florida hotspot April 29 through May 3. Presented by Better Angels Music and benefiting the Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation, the industry- and fan-favorite launched another year of songs in the sun Wednesday, April 29 with BMI’s kick-off party at La Concha Hotel, which was followed by a slew of intimate songwriter showcases and Key West-only moments. This year's lineup boasted…


From News, posted 5.12.09

Key West Songwriters Festival Slated for April 29 – May 3

The 14th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival will invade the venues of its paradisiacal namesake April 29 through May 3, 2009, offering eclectic show lineups that introduce crowds to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs. The festival features more than 100 top songwriters and revolves around five days and nights of more than 20 free concerts, staged at an array of the island’s most popular drinking holes and…


From News, posted 2.05.09

Inaugural Amelia Island Songwriter Festival Claims Place in the Sun

The First Annual Amelia Island Songwriter Festival recently celebrated its inaugural installment in Fernandina Beach, Florida, August 27 through 31. The BMI-sponsored event offered an innovative mash-up of hit songwriter showcases, aspiring troubadour workshops, song contests and networking opportunities. Successful songwriter and author Jason Blume transplanted his invaluable workshop south, sharing encouragement and insight with songwriting hopefuls. In the Song of the Festival contest, honors went to…


From News, posted 9.11.08

Key West Songwriters Fest a Rousing Success

The 11th annual Key West Songwriter Festival exceeded expectations and cemented its status May 3-7 as a must-attend event for Nashville songwriters. Sixty BMI songwriters and artists performed and mingled during a week's worth of intimate performances and group activities. Hit songwriter Wendell Mobley took advantage of the week's ample pleasures and views the festival as therapy: "The new AA... Advil and Aloe Vera," Mobley…


From News, posted 5.22.06

BMI Sponsors 11th Annual Key West Song Fest

During the first week of May, it's highly possible that not a single hit song will be written in Nashville; that week, the hits will instead pour out of a more tropical songwriting oasis as the Key West Songwriters' Festival invades Key West, Fla., May 3-7, 2006. The festival continues its successful run at the world-famous Hog's Breath Saloon, the rowdy home base for festivities.


From News, posted 3.23.06

Nashville’s Hit Songwriters Showcase Their Craft in NYC for CMA Week

To celebrate the 2005 CMA Awards in New York City, some of Nashville's finest BMI songwriters will be performing at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) during "Country Takes NYC," a week of activities leading up to the 39th Annual CMA Awards. The showcases will take place on November 12 and 13.


From News, posted 11.08.05

BMI Country Awards Honor Top Writers and Publishers at 53rd Annual Ceremony

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Charlie Daniels Saluted as BMI Icon BMI saluted the top country music songwriters, artists and publishers at its 2005 Country Awards, staged October 18 at the performing rights organization's Music Row offices. The black-tie ceremony was hosted by Del Bryant, BMI President and CEO, and Paul Corbin, Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, who presented Certificates of Achievement to the writers and publishers of the 50…


From News, posted 10.18.05

BMI Helps Key West Songwriters’ Festival Celebrate 10th Anniversary

Venues in Key West, Florida were filled with fans attending the 10th Annual Key West Songwriters' Festival (May 11-15), which featured many of BMI's top songwriters. Showcases were held at Hog's Breath Saloon, Schooner Wharf, Pier House Resort, Hilton Key West Resort, Virgilio's, Green Parrot, Southernmost Hotel & Resort, Ocean Key Resort, Mangoe's and the Fury. During the kick-off party at Mangoe's, BMI's…


From News, posted 6.02.05

Krauss, McGraw, Urban Named Double Winners at ACM Awards

Alison Krauss, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban were each double winners at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held May 17 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.


From News, posted 5.26.05

Key West Songwriters’ Festival Marks 10th Year

BMI is helping the Key West Songwriters' Festival celebrate its 10th anniversary by bringing a boatload of Nashville's top songwriters to perform in dozens of showcases. Set for May 11-15 in Key West, Florida, the expanded festival has added several performance venues and writers to mark the special weekend.


From News, posted 5.09.05

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