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Lupillo Rivera: Importance of recognizing writers
Captured at BMI Latin Awards 2002
Jenni Rivera is ‘La Diva de la Banda’

Since her emergence in the mid-’90s, Jenni Rivera has become not only one of the most beloved artists in banda music, but one of Latin music’s best-selling artists period, with over 20 million albums sold worldwide. Named Female Artist of the Year and Banda Artist of the Year at the 21st Univision Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina awards last year, Rivera also recently released, Jenni,…
BMI Welcomes Latin Music Sensation Jenni Rivera
LOS ANGELES, October 3, 2008 – BMI is proud to welcome Fonovisa recording artist Jenni Rivera, affectionately nicknamed “La Diva de la Banda,” to its growing family. Rivera, a female front-runner in the regional Mexican music genre, met with BMI executives October 1, where she finalized her paperwork. Rivera’s latest release, Culpable o Inocente, is in stores now. Rivera, sister of singer Lupillo Rivera,…
Shakira Leads BMI’s 2006 Latin Grammy Nominees
BMI songwriter/artist Shakira leads the list of BMI nominees for the 7th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, announced recently from Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden where the ceremony will take place on Nov. 2. This is the first time the Latin Grammys will be held in New York City.
Merengue Superstar Juan Luis Guerra To Be Honored as BMI Icon at 13th Annual Latin Awards
en español Multiple Grammy Award-winning merengue artist Juan Luis Guerra will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music copyright organization's 13th annual Latin Awards. The ceremony, which honors the songwriters and publishers of the most played BMI Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the past year, will be held April 7 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York,…
BMI to Bring 13th Annual Latin Awards to New York City in 2006
BMI has announced that it is bringing its 13th annual Latin Awards to New York City on Friday, April 7, 2006. The black-tie, invitation-only dinner and ceremony will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. It will be the first time the awards dinner will be held in that city. The BMI Latin Awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most played Latin songs on U.S. radio and…
Carlos Santana to Be Honored as BMI Icon at 12th Annual Latin Awards
Dinner and Ceremony to Be Held April 21 in Las Vegas BMI today announced that multiple Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Carlos Santana will be honored as a BMI Icon at the music performing right organization's 12th annual Latin Awards. The dinner and ceremony will be held April 21 at The Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in…
BMI Toasts Latin Grammy Nominees
BMI hosted a champagne reception last night (8/31) in honor of its 2004 Latin Grammy nominees at Le Clafoutis restaurant in Los Angeles. Co-sponsors of the event included Heineken, Sirius Satellite Radio and Taittinger champagne. Beverages were provided by Bacardi, Baffert’s, Cazadores and Kettle One. Stars in attendance at the BMI Latin Grammy nominees soiree included Café Tacuba, Robi Draco Rosa,
Latin Grammy Nods Spotlight BMI Artists
Caf� Tacuba's Emmanuel Del Real leads the list of BMI songwriter/artists nominated for the 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards with five nods, it was announced recently at a press conference in Los Angeles. The ceremony, set for Sept. 1 at LA's Shrine Auditorium, will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-10pm ET/PT and hosted by George Lopez.
BMI to Celebrate 11th Annual Latin Awards in Puerto Rico
BMI has announced that the music performing rights organization's 11th annual Latin Awards will be held March 16, 2004 at the Ritz Carlton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The awards recognize the songwriters and publishers of the most played Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the company's Latin repertoire for a one year period. The Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Publisher of the…
BMI Honors Top Latin Songwriters, Publishers at 9th Annual Awards Ceremony
En Espanol BMI presented its 9th Annual Latin Awards on May 8 with top honors going to songwriter/producer Estefano, “Enséñame A Olvidarte,” and publisher Sony/ATV Latin Music Publishing LLC. The black-tie ceremony, hosted by BMI President and CEO Frances W. Preston and Assistant Vice President of Latin Music Diane J. Almodovar, honored the top writers and publishers of the most performed Latin songs on U.S.…
