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BMI Plays ‘The Game of Love’ for Song of the Year at 52nd Annual Pop Awards

BMI saluted the past year's 50 most performed songs during the 52nd Annual Pop Awards on May 11, with superlatives reserved for "The Game of Love" as Song of the Year, Lauren Christy and Scott Spock as Songwriters of the Year and Warner/Chappell Music Group as Publisher of the Year. Frances W. Preston, President & CEO, and Barbara Cane, Vice President…


From News, posted 5.10.04

BMI Celebrates Urban Music at 2003 Awards Ceremony

Isaac Hayes Honored as BMI ICON BMI saluted the top R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers at its 2003 Urban Awards, staged last night (8/5) at Club Tropigala at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resorts & Towers in Miami. The black-tie ceremony was hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston, with Executive Vice President Del Bryant and Assistant Vice President of Writer/Publisher Relations…


From News, posted 8.05.03

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

Dilemma

Legendary BMI songwriters Walter "Bunny" Sigler and Kenny Gamble (center) show off their plaques to BMI's J.W. Johnson and Samantha Cox, who presented each with a "Special Certificate of Achievement" in honor of their contributions to the # 1 Nelly song " Dilemma." The presentation took place at a recent BMI-sponsored showcase in Philly.


From News, posted 10.20.02

Brian Tyler

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So many movies, so little time: That's the dilemma facing Los Angeles-based composer Brian Tyler, who's contributed music to over a dozen movies in the past two years alone, including Sirens, Simon Sez, and the upcoming Panic with William H. Macy and Neve Campbell. To make matters even more complicated, he can't quite seem to figure out what his specialty is. Or, as…


From MusicWorld, posted 1.31.01

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