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Key West Fest Enjoys Record-Setting Year

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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

BMI Sponsors Atlantis Songwriters Festival

BMI invaded paradise with a dazzling array of Nashville's finest songwriters in tow for the Atlantis Songwriters Festival in the Bahamas. From November 28 through December 3, the event celebrates Music City hitmakers through nightly acoustic performances, pool parties and beach picnics. Held exclusively at the Atlantis Resort, the live music attracted hundreds of tourists and locals. BMI presented Kerzner's Murray Bannon with…


From News, posted 12.17.07

Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Delivers Another Dandy Year

BMI proudly sponsored the 22nd Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival this year in Gulf Shores, Alabama, November 8 through 18. A tiptop grab bag of Nashville country and innovative pop songwriters including Bob DiPiero, Bobby Pinson, Rodney Clawson, Trent Tomlinson, Max T. Barnes, Tim James, Kendell Marvel, Jeff Stevens,


From News, posted 12.05.07

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

GAC Introduces ‘The Hitmen of Music Row’

BMI Award-Winning Songwriters Bob DiPiero and Jeffrey Steele Star in New Show This fall, past BMI Country Songwriters of the Year Bob DiPiero and Jeffrey Steele will grin for omnipresent cameras, let viewers in on their jokes and welcome curious eyes and ears into the world of Nashville hit songwriters. DiPiero and Steele, along with co-writers and cohorts Craig Wiseman and…


From News, posted 9.30.07

Bob DiPiero and Jeffrey Steele to Share Songwriting Secrets at Conclave Learning Conference

BMI songwriting superstars Bob DiPiero and Jeffrey Steele will share their secrets for creating hit songs at the 2007 Conclave Learning Conference on Thursday, June 28 in Minneapolis. DiPiero and Steele will lead a session focusing on "The Making of a Hit" at the annual gathering for radio broadcasters. To be held at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center, June 27 – July 1, this…


From News, posted 6.04.07

Brooks & Dunn Lead CMA Nominees List

Charismatic country twosome Brooks & Dunn leads the impressive list of BMI nominees for 40th annual Country Music Association Awards. The nominees, announced Wednesday, August 30, include two BMI inductions into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame: influential musician and producer Harold Bradley and legendary singer Sonny James. The new Hall of Fame members will be formally inducted during the CMA Awards ceremony in Nashville November 6.


From News, posted 8.31.06

BMI Country Stars Win Big at ACM Awards

The 41st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards provided a welcome excuse for Music City to invade Sin City Tuesday night (5/23), and there were plenty of experiences that, luckily, won't stay in Vegas. Top Male Vocalist Keith Urban (left) shares the stage with 21-time ACM winning duo


From News, posted 5.24.06

Songwriter Bob DiPiero Performs for Kentucky Broadcasters

BMI Award-winning country songwriter Bob DiPiero performed for executives from Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation at their annual company meeting held recently in Cave City, Ky. Pictured after the performance are Commonwealth Broadcasting COO Dale Thornhill, Commonwealth Broadcasting President & CEO Steve Newberry, BMI songwriter Bob DiPiero,…


From News, posted 5.22.06

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