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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Bob DiPiero, Flatt & Scruggs and Hank Williams, Jr.

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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

Nashville Songwriter Takes ‘Road’ to Grammys

BMI Nashville-based songwriter Bobby Boyd, who stopped by the Los Angeles office for a visit during Grammy week, was congratulated by BMI staff on his nomination and ultimate win at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards held February 8. Boyd is co-writer of the Rascal Flatts #1 "Bless the Broken Road," which was named Best Country Song. The country hit…


From News, posted 2.15.06

BMI Writers Take Home Majority of This Year’s Grammys

Some of BMI's biggest songwriters and artists were among the top winners at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, held February 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mariah Carey Alison Krauss Adding…


From News, posted 2.08.06

Rascal Flatts ‘Bless the Broken Road’ on Journey to #1

Rascal Flatts and BMI Award-winning songwriters Bobby E. Boyd and Marcus Hummon were center stage during a party hosted by BMI in honor of their #1 hit, "Bless the Broken Road." Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member Jeff Hanna, who co-wrote the song, was recovering from the flu and unable to attend.


From News, posted 3.21.05

McGraw and ‘Live Like You Were Dying’ Inspire Most ACM Nominations

With mentions in six categories, BMI superstar Tim McGraw is the top nominee in the 40th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, announced March 3. In addition to entertainer and male vocalist praise, McGraw collected an album nomination for Live Like You Were Dying, with the title track earning him single, video and song of the year recognition.


From News, posted 3.07.05

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