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BMI Honors George Clinton, T-Pain, Lil Wayne and Many More at Urban Awards in New York

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BMI saluted the world’s premier R&B, rap and hip-hop songwriters, producers and publishers Thursday, September 10 at its annual Urban Awards. BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Atlanta, hosted the ceremony at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City. View the BMI Award-Winning Song List View…


From News, posted 9.10.09

12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Slated for April 23 in Atlanta

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BMI will present its 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Thursday, April 23, featuring some of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most promising unsigned talent. Held Thursday, April 23 at E.S.S.O Nightclub (1599 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 9 p.m.; doors open at 8 p.m. The festivities are open to the public; attendees must be 21-years-old with valid identification. please call (404) 378-1095 or log on to


From News, posted 4.08.09

BMI Hosts Celebrity Bowling Event for Charity

BMI Atlanta held a celebrity bowling event on June 13 at Ten Pin Alley at Atlantic Station, attracting a bevy of talented artists. Bowling teams headed by Jazze Pha, Bobby Valentino, DJ Toomp, Big Boi, Patchwerk Studios, BME Click, and Dallas Austin convened for an evening of friendly competition in effort to win $1,500 to donate to a charity of their choice. Remy Martin…


From News, posted 7.07.08

Trimm Takes Top Prize at BMI’s 11th Annual Urban Unsigned Showcase

Atlanta’s influential, superstar-spotting music community showed up in droves to support BMI’s 11th Annual Urban Unsigned showcase, hosted by Ciara, Yung Joc and HOT 107.9’s Rashan Ali on April 24 at the Luckie Lounge. Celebrity judge DJ Toomp The evening began with performances from showcase finalists Jarren Benton, Brandon Hines, Holly Weerd, and Trimm, all chosen by…


From News, posted 4.29.08

Celebration for a Cause at BMI Atlanta Holiday Party

Teaming with the Marine’s Toys for Tots Foundation, BMI’s Atlanta office held its annual holiday party December 12, 2007 at the Lotus Lounge to collect toys for needy children in the community. Further humanitarian efforts continued with a raffle where proceeds went to the Dallas Austin Foundation and The Harvest Kitchen. DJ Ruckus set the tone of the event, which attracted a plethora of industry tastemakers and…


From News, posted 1.15.08

BMI, ‘Los Angeles Times’ Host Sold-Out ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel

Some of BMI’s top hitmakers were on hand for the highly anticipated “How I Wrote That Song” panel, co-hosted by BMI and the Los Angeles Times. The sold-out panel discussion, held during Grammy Week at the Key Club in Los Angeles, featured stellar songwriting talents including John Legend (“Ordinary People”), Dallas Austin (TLC’s “Unpretty”), Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump (“Sugar, We’re…


From News, posted 2.14.07

John Legend Joins ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel Line-Up

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Grammy-winning neo-soul artist John Legend has been added to the “How I Wrote That Song” panel discussion to be presented by BMI and the Los Angeles Times during Grammy Week. The panel, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at L.A.’s Key Club (9039 Sunset Blvd.), will feature some of BMI’s most successful songwriters discussing their craft. Tickets are $10 and are on…


From News, posted 1.30.07

‘How I Wrote That Song’ Panel to Feature Top BMI Songwriters

Hitmakers Cee-Lo, Dallas Austin, Fall Out Boy‘s Patrick Stump, Sean Garrett, Kara DioGuardi, Butch Walker and Jeffrey Steele Scheduled to Speak at the Key Club Feb. 10 BMI and the Los Angeles Times will present “How I Wrote That Song,” a panel discussion with some of music’s most successful songwriters. The panel will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Key Club (9039 Sunset…


From News, posted 1.24.07

BMI Atlanta Celebrates the Holidays

The BMI Atlanta office hosted its annual holiday party on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Aiko, featuring special guest DJ Rukus. In the spirit of the season, gifts were collected for Toys for Tots and a raffle was held to benefit the Dallas Austin Foundation. Holiday party photo slide show …


From News, posted 12.20.06

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Honors Felice Bryant

BMI President and CEO Del Bryant's deep musical roots are a family affair. When the Georgia Music Hall of Fame inducted his mother, esteemed songwriter Felice Bryant, the younger Bryant proudly headed to Atlanta to accept the honor at the 28th Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom of the Georgia World Congress Center. He was joined by his brother, real estate executive Dane Bryant.…


From News, posted 10.10.06

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