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BMI and CCA Finalize WorshipCast License Agreement

BMI and the Church Copyright Administration (CCA), a leader in Christian copyright clearances for six years, have announced a licensing agreement for CCA's Internet license website, WorshipCast License. The licensing agreement allows the CCA to license its members to use BMI's repertoire on its website. The CCA introduced their WorshipCast License on Oct. 1 and it is designed to provide churches a legal right to…


From News, posted 10.25.06

GMA Nominations Praise BMI Gospel Music

BMI gospel artists and songwriters once again led the way in multiple mentions when nominations for the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards were announced last month. Presented by the Gospel Music Association during Gospel Music Week, the ceremony -- also known as the Dove Awards -- will be held April 5 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.


From News, posted 3.14.06

BMI Gospel Greats Dominate Stellar Awards

BMI gospel artists were at the top of the winners' list for the 21st Annual Stellar Awards, held January 21 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Hosted by BMI songwriter/artists Vickie Winans, Israel Houghton and Donnie McClurkin, the televised event was highlighted by multiple performances, including songs from the night's biggest winner, Donald Lawrence. …


From News, posted 1.25.06

BMI Christian Awards Reveal ‘Glory Defined’ as Song of the Year

Four Share Publisher Prize BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards held June 20, with highest honors reserved for Building 429's "Glory Defined" as Song of the Year and Mark Hall as Songwriter of the Year. Christian Music Awards Photo Slideshow


From News, posted 6.20.05

Top Christian Artists and Writers in Spotlight at BMI Christian Music Awards on June 20

BMI will honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs at the 2005 BMI Christian Music Awards on Monday, June 20. Staged at the company's Music Row offices, the invitation-only event will spotlight the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Rock, Southern Gospel and Contemporary/Traditional categories. Phil Graham, Senior Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, and Joyce Rice, Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, will present…


From News, posted 6.01.05

BMI Stars Shine at Gospel Events

BMI honored the best in gospel music at its 6th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards luncheon on January 14 at Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas. The invitation-only special event, hosted by BMI's Catherine Brewton, was held in conjunction with the 20th Annual Stellar Awards, which took place the next day at the George R. Brown Convention Center.


From News, posted 1.31.05

BMI Labels Jars of Clay’s ‘I Need You,’ Steven Curtis Chapman, Gerald Crabb & Kirk

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year's most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards last night (6/23), with highest honors reserved for Jars of Clay's "I Need You" as Song of the Year; Steven Curtis Chapman, Gerald Crabb and Kirk Franklin as Songwriters of the Year; and Christian Taylor Music and Crabb's Song Music as Publishers…


From News, posted 6.23.03

BMI Christian Music Awards Proclaim Dottie Peoples’s ‘Testify’ Song of the Year

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards last night, with highest honors reserved for Dottie Peoples’s “Testify,” songwriter/publisher Toby McKeehan, Achtober Songs, and EMI Christian Music Publishing. Paul Corbin, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, and Joyce Rice, Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, handed out the Citations of Achievement recognizing 28 songs among six categories, with…


From News, posted 6.24.02

BMI Atlanta Hosts Stellar ‘Trailblazers’ Salute

BMI honored the best in gospel music at its second annual “Trailblazers of Gospel Music” luncheon on January 12 at Justin’s in Atlanta. Hosted by BMI Writer/Publisher Relations representatives Catherine Brewton (Atlanta) and Thomas Cain and Joyce Rice (Nashville), this special event was held in conjunction with the 16th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which were staged the following day at the Atlanta Civic Center.


From News, posted 2.11.01

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