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Legends Toast Hank Cochran at BMI
Living legends gathered to salute iconic songwriter Hank Cochran Monday, June 15 at BMI’s Music Row offices. Merle Haggard, Bobby Bare, Dean Dillon, Jamey Johnson, Lee Ann Womack, Gene Watson, Red Lane, and Whitey Shafer took turns delivering acoustic versions of Hank Cochran classics, while guests including Elvis Costello, Cowboy Jack Clement,…
From News, posted 6.17.09
Key West Fest Enjoys Record-Setting Year
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
Josh Turner: As Country as Cornbread
With a baritone as rich as Godiva dark chocolate, a polite demeanor, all-American good looks, and a deep appreciation for the country music establishment and its heritage, Josh Turner is definitely the anti-Waylon. Not that he doesn’t revere the Outlaws as much as any other self-respecting country artist out there today — it’s just he’s cut from a little bit of a different cloth. And fans have…
From MusicWorld, posted 11.21.07
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Bob DiPiero, Flatt & Scruggs and Hank Williams, Jr.
NSAI Also Presents Annual Awards Bob DiPiero, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs and Hank Williams, Jr. were honored for their songwriting contributions and welcomed to the esteemed ranks of the Nashville Songwriters Hall Fame during the 38th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony held Sunday, October 14. Members of the Nashville songwriting and publishing community filled the ballroom of…
From News, posted 10.18.07
Brooks & Dunn Top BMI’s 2007 ACM Nominee List
Brooks & Dunn emphasized their perennial honky tonkin’ dominance with an exclamation point when the 2007 Academy of Country Music Award nominees were announced Monday, March 5. The longtime BMI affiliates snagged seven nominations, with an eighth nod tacked on to Ronnie Dunn‘s list for his role as a producer. The duo has been honored by the Academy more than any…
From News, posted 3.07.07
‘Would You Go with Me’ Crew Celebrates Trip Up the Charts
The two ambidextrous co-writers of Josh Turner's No. 1 hit "Would You Go with Me" attracted a crowd teeming with talent to BMI's Music Row offices recently. Legends John Prine and Cowboy Jack Clement were among those on hand to congratulate Shawn Camp, John Scott Sherrill and Josh Turner on a job well done.
From News, posted 11.21.06
Big Yellow Dog Guests At February Acoustic Lunch
BMI hosted Big Yellow Dog Music at the February installment of Acoustic Lunch, a noontime pitching session where BMI's top songwriters share their newest material. Featured were Big Yellow Dog staff writers Shawn Camp ("Two Pina Coladas"), Karyn Rochelle ("One More Time"), John Scott Sherrill ("How Long Gone") and Vanguard recording artist Mindy Smith ("Come To Jesus").
From News, posted 2.29.04
‘I Love This Bar’ Hits Kingpin
BMI helped DreamWorks Nashville recording artist Scotty Emerick celebrate his third #1 hit, "I Love This Bar," with a bowling party at Melrose Lanes in Nashville (12/12). Co-written and recorded by label pal Toby Keith, the song spent six weeks at the top of the charts. BMI's Thomas Cain emceed the festivities via the bowling alley's telephone intercom. After handing out the traditional pewter BMI #1 cups to…
From News, posted 1.11.04
Austin City Limits Festival Shares Stage with BMI Singer/Songwriters
The 2nd Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival was bigger and better in every way: more music, more stages, greater attendance - even one more day. The event, produced by Capital Sports & Entertainment, was held September 19-21 across 15 acres in Zilker Park, and drew nearly 150,000 music fans total during the long weekend. BMI…
From News, posted 9.30.03
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