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Holland Dozier Holland: How Lamont Dozier got started in music.
Captured at BMI Pop Awards 2003
Lineup Announced for BMI Panels during Billboard/Hollywood Reporter Conference

BMI will present two anticipated panel discussions during the Billboard/Hollywood Reporter Film/TV Music Conference: the “Conversation With” panel, featuring two key members of The Twilight Saga: New Moon creative hive, and the “Collaborators” panel, featuring the musical team behind HBO’s True Blood. Held October 29-30, the conference will take place at the Beverly Hilton hotel. On Thursday, October 29, BMI’s Vice President, Film/TV Relations, Doreen Ringer Ross will moderate a…
Lamont Dozier to Perform at Smithsonian Showcase

The Smithsonian Associates and the Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) are hunting for 12 fresh voices to perform as part of an anticipated showcase featuring legendary Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier at the Smithsonian on Tuesday, October 27 in Washington, D.C. As one third of songwriting powerhouse Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier helped create the sonic fabric of a nation. Along with brothers Brian and
BMI Mourns the Passing of Michael Jackson

An artistic and cultural tour de force whose gifts demanded the spotlight, Michael Jackson was equally potent behind the scenes. He received numerous BMI Awards recognizing his prolific career as a songwriter, the raw power of which will continue to influence generations of music makers. “BMI mourns the passing of Michael Jackson. A BMI Icon, he was one of the greatest entertainers of our era. His songwriting…
Songwriters Hall of Fame Auction Offers Pieces of Music History

The Songwriters Hall of Fame Silent Auction is well underway, with numerous top-shelf items up for grabs. Musical mementos and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities awaiting bids include a Joan Jett model Gibson Guitar, autographed by many of the 2009 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony inductees, presenters, and performers, including Hal David, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Stephen Schwartz, Tom Jones, Felix Cavaliere, Rob Thomas, Clint Black,
Crosby, Stills & Nash Enter Songwriters Hall of Fame

Holland-Dozier-Holland Receive Johnny Mercer Award Crosby, Stills & Nash numbered among the elite few inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 18 in New York. Folk-pop pioneer James Taylor officially inducted the trio after performing a medley of CSN classics including “Love the One You’re With,” “Long Time Gone,” and “Teach Your Children.” Members of the Rock and Roll Hall of…
Digital Era Creative Rights Spotlighted at World Copyright Summit

CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) kicked-off its second annual World Copyright Summit: New Frontiers for Creators in the Marketplace on June 9 in Washington, D.C. The two-day summit brings together creators, rights organizations and guilds, content service providers, broadcasters, telecommunications operators, hardware manufacturers, legal experts and policymakers to debate the future of copyright and the distribution of creative works in the digital era.
BMI Plans High-Level Presence at CISAC Copyright Summit

BMI will send a high-level delegation to the 2009 CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) World Copyright Summit June 8-10, including President & CEO Del Bryant; Vice President, Landmark Digital Services David DeBusk; and legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier. The trio will join more than 500 delegates and rights experts from 18 countries at the Summit, which will be held at the…
Songwriters Hall of Fame Offers ‘Master Class’ with Lamont Dozier

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SongHall) will offer an installment of its Master Class series Tuesday, June 16, that will feature songwriting icon Lamont Dozier. Slated for 8 p.m. at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center (129 West 67th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam), the event will feature exclusive insight from Mr. Dozier regarding his unique and exceedingly productive creative processes. During the Master Class, the…
Gloria Estefan Named Icon at 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards

En EspañolBMI held its 16th annual Latin Music Awards Thursday, March 12 at The Breakers Ponce De Leon Ballroom in Palm Beach, Florida. Gloria Estefan was named a BMI Icon; singer/songwriter Espinoza Paz earned his second consecutive Latin Songwriter of the Year; “A Ti Si Puedo Decirte” garnered Song of the Year honors for writer Javier Sanroman and publisher Siempre Music; and Editora…
Lamont Dozier to Lead USC Songwriting Seminar
The USC Thornton School of Music is presenting a Spring Songwriting Seminar and Workshop in Orange County with Chris Sampson, songwriting instructor at USC, and legendary BMI songwriter and USC Thornton artist-in-residence Lamont Dozier. The event is scheduled for May 3-4 at USC Orange County Center, 2300 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612. The two-day event, scheduled to run 8:30 a.m.…
