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Soul Singer Curtis Mayfield Honored on RockWalk
At a recent ceremony, legendary BMI singer/songwriter Curtis Mayfield was posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. Mayfield's widow Altheida paid tribute to her husband's substantial achievements, which include songs "People Get Ready "and "Keep On Pushing" - dubbed the unofficial anthems of the civil rights movement by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shown are (l to r): BMI's Malik Levy and…
From News, posted 5.23.08
BMI Shows ‘Who’s Next’ at ‘Writers on the Rise’ Event in N.Y.
BMI’s New York Writer/Publisher Relations department hosted its first “Who’s Next: Writers on the Rise” event on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Redeye Grill in Manhattan. The packed media reception featured Josiah Bell, Dave Katz, Claude Kelly, Lady GaGa, Lanz, Matthew Mayfield, Curtis Richardson, Steven Sater, Duncan Sheik, Brent Smith of
From News, posted 2.22.07
Song Hall Inducts Class of 2004
The Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, held its 35th annual induction ceremony and awards dinner on June 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The show was taped by Bravo and will air on the NBC-affiliated cable network on Sunday, July 18 at 9pm.
From News, posted 6.30.04
BMI Stars Head Song Hall Class of 2004
The Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, has announced the list of honorees for the 35th annual induction and awards dinner, scheduled for Thursday, June 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
From News, posted 5.18.04
BMI Salutes Song Hall Inductees
BMI proudly salutes our 2003 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees who were honored June 12 at the 34th Annual Induction Ceremony and Dinner held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Recipients of this prestigious award included BMI represented songwriter/artists Van Morrison, Little Richard (who was unable to attend), Queen (PRS), Patti LaBelle (Lifetime Achievement Award), Phil Collins (PRS) and RCA Music Group…
From News, posted 6.15.03
Patti LaBelle to Receive Song Hall’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, has just announced that BMI artist/songwriter Patti LaBelle will be this year's recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th annual induction ceremony set for Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott…
From News, posted 5.19.03
Recording Academy Honors Philly Heroes
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy recently presented its 2003 Heroes Awards to BMI songwriter/producer/artists Larry Gold, Joe Nicolo, Walter "Bunny" Sigler and McCoy Tyner. R&B artist Musiq was also honored. The Chapter presents its Heroes Awards annually to honor outstanding individuals and institutions in the Philadelphia region who have improved the environment for the creative community. The gala event, which attracts recording artists, key entertainment executives and community…
From News, posted 4.29.03
McKeehan/ Franklin Top 34th Annual Dove Nominations
Nominees for the 34th Annual Dove Awards were recently announced at a press conference at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center (1/14), and BMI songwriter/artists led the way in multiple nominations. Toby McKeehan topped the list with nine nods including Artist, Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Song and Modern Rock/Alternative Song. Kirk Franklin earned eight total mentions including Contemporary Gospel Song and Contemporary Gospel Album. Producer Wayne Haun claimed…
From News, posted 2.03.03
Van Morrison, Little Richard Among 2003 Song Hall Honorees
The National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, returns for its highly anticipated 34th annual induction and awards dinner, scheduled for Thursday, June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. In an official statement, Songwriters Hall of Fame Chairman/CEO Hal David announced some of this…
From News, posted 1.16.03
BMI Stars at the Head of Song Hall Class of 2002
Some of BMI's brightest stars were among the class of 2002 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, honored Thursday night (6/13) at the organization's 33rd annual Induction Ceremony at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. Legendary BMI songwriters Barry Manilow, Sting, Michael Jackson and Song Hall member Carole King, who received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award, were feted with special performances…
From News, posted 6.17.02
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