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BMI Christian Music Awards Honor the Genre’s Most-Played Songs

BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed songs on Christian radio and television during the annual Christian Music Awards at the company’s Music Row offices Saturday, April 18 in Nashville. Donald Lawrence was named the 2009 Christian Songwriter of the Year, while “Never Would Have Made It,” co-written by Pastor Marvin Sapp and Matthew Brownie, garnered Song of the…
Gospel Music Channel to Air 2009 Trailblazers Celebration Feb. 22

The Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will broadcast the world premiere of the 2009 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel special Sunday, February 22 at 8 p.m. EST as part of the channel’s celebration of Black History Month. Co-hosted by Grammy Award-winning and platinum-selling star Kirk Franklin and BMI’s Catherine Brewton, the event honoring pacesetters Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence, and CeCe…
Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence and CeCe Winans Honored at 2009 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon
BMI recognized the substantial contributions of gospel pacesetters Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence, and CeCe Winans at the 10th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon Friday, January 16 in Nashville. Hosted by BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, the invitation-only celebration attracted gospel music's premier songwriters, recording artists and music industry executives, as well as the genre's legends. …
BMI Announces 2009 Trailblazers Nominees
Ceremony Jan. 16 Will Salute BMI Songwriters Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence, and CeCe Winans BMI will honor gospel greats Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence and CeCe Winans at its 10th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. The invitation-only ceremony will take place in Nashville and will host gospel music's premier songwriters, recording artists and music industry…
BMI Christian Music Awards Honor the Genre’s Most Played Songs
Ed Cash Receives Song and Songwriter of the Year Honors BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed songs on Christian radio and television during the annual Christian Music Awards tonight at the company’s Music Row offices in Nashville. BMI named versatile hit-maker Ed Cash the 2008 Christian Songwriter of the Year, while his composition “Made to Worship” garnered Song of the Year…
BMI Honors Trailblazers Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Mighty Clouds of Joy and Pastor Marvin Winans
BMI paid homage to gospel greats Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Mighty Clouds of Joy and Pastor Marvin Winans at its ninth Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008. Hosted by contemporary gospel queen Dorinda Clark Cole and BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton at Rocketown in Nashville, the invitation-only celebration attracted gospel music's premier songwriters, recording…
Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond Honored as BMI Gospel Trailblazers
BMI’s 8th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music luncheon kicked off the 2007 Stellar Award weekend activities Jan. 12 in Nashville. The event, hosted by BMI’s Catherine Brewton, lauded trendsetters Yolanda Adams and Fred Hammond for their epic contributions to the gospel genre, and featured impassioned tribute performances in honor of the two trailblazers by Coko, Karen Clark-Sheard, Melonie Daniels, Sheri Jones-Moffett, Marvin Sapp,
Chili Peppers Lead BMI’s Red Hot Grammy Nominees
The Red Hot Chili Peppers continue their red hot streak, picking up an impressive six nominations for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Nominations were announced Dec. 7 at a press conference held at the Music Box @ Fonda in Hollywood; Grammys will be handed out Feb. 11, 2007, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). …
Songwriting Series Features Gospel Legend Donald Lawrence
BMI and the Songwriting Series presented "A Conversation with Donald Lawrence" on Nov. 8 at BMI's New York office. The panel, moderated by Max L. Siegel, Senior Vice President of Zomba Label and President of Zomba Gospel, offered participants an opportunity to engage in a one-on-one conversation with the gospel music legend, as well as get practical, hands-on guidance straight from the source.
Gospel Great Donald Lawrence to Speak at BMI Panel, Demo Critique
BMI will present "A Conversation with Donald Lawrence" on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Community Outreach Center (1800 Brewton Drive) in Charlotte, N.C. The Q&A-style panel and demo critique will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Please contact Shantell Kelty at (704) 333-4280 to purchase tickets in advance. This event…
