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‘Just a Dream’ Marks Eight Trips to the Top for Carrie Underwood
Music Row movers and shakers gathered for lunch co-hosted by BMI on Thursday, December 10 to toast the writers behind Carrie Underwood’s latest no. 1 single, “Just a Dream.” Co-penned by elite songwriting trio Steve McEwan, Hillary Lindsey, and Gordie Sampson, the poignant tune marks the vocal powerhouse’s eighth consecutive trip to the top of the charts. Since her career’s meteoric…
‘Last Name’ Marks 7 Trips to the Top for Carrie Underwood

A Friday luncheon July 11 provided the cozy setting for toasting Carrie Underwood's latest chart-topper, "Last Name." Co-hosted by BMI, the party feted the three co-writers, Underwood, Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey, whose lyrical wit paired with an infectious melody made "Last Name" the seventh consecutive no. 1 hit for the powerhouse vocalist.
BMI Toasts Carrie Underwood’s ‘So Small’
BMI's Carrie Underwood may now add the moniker "hit songwriter" to her bejeweled resume. The pop culture phenomenon celebrated her first self-penned No. 1 hit, "So Small," Tuesday, December 11 at BMI's Music Row offices. Underwood co-wrote the uplifting tune with BMI songwriter Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey, and it marks her fifth consecutive residency atop the charts.
BMI Welcomes Luke Laird

BMI couldn't be prouder to welcome songwriter Luke Laird to its growing family. Luke's already auspicious career recently took another leap forward: he co-wrote Carrie Underwood's brand new single "So Small" with Underwood and Hillary Lindsey.
No Time ‘Wasted’ in Toasting Carrie Underwood’s Fourth No. 1
BMI honored the co-writers of Carrie Underwood's latest No. 1 "Wasted" with a roof top party yesterday at its Music Row offices. BMI songwriters Marv Green and Troy Verges, along with hit maker Hillary Lindsey, formed the songwriting super troupe responsible for the BMI country phenom's record-breaking fourth trip to the top of the charts.
12th Annual Key West Songwriters’ Festival Picks and Grins May 2-6
BMI will head south with a slew of Music City’s ace songwriters in tow for the 12th annual Key West Songwriters’ Festival in Key West, Florida, May 2-6. Designed to thrust the writers behind today’s country hits into a deserved spotlight, the festival boasts intimate live performances in the midst of paradise. The neighborhood’s favorite live music venues will host performances daily, while the beloved Hog’s Breath Saloon…
Three River Music Signs Dave Pahanish
When it came to signing their first staff writer, new publishing company Three River Music didn't need to think twice. The company's co-founders combine the tour de force talents of Cole Wright, Hillary Lindsey and Dallas Davidson. The trio caught BMI songwriter Dave Pahanish's live show and signed him two days later. Cole Wright's brief essay captures a moment in time for a young, talented crew embarking on an exciting…
Songwriter’s Expo Offering Discount Registration
The Durango Songwriter's Expo is now offering a discounted registration fee of $200 to BMI writers and composers. The 10th annual Expo, co-sponsored by BMI, will take place October 6-8 at The Lodge at Tamarron in the mountains north of Durango, Colorado. Since 1996, the Durango Songwriter's Expo has provided a perfect blend of music business seminars and workshops, song listening/critique sessions, live songwriter showcases, and a…
Verges ‘Blessed’ With Second #1
BMI Nashville held a roof-top bash for songwriter Troy Verges, whose "Blessed" recently hit #1 on Billboard's Country chart. The song, which Verges co-wrote with Brett James and Hillary Lindsey, was recorded by RCA artist Martina McBride, produced by McBride and Paul Worley, and published by Songs of Universal. Verges and James scored their first #1 hit last year with…
