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GreatWorshipSongs.com Contest Call for Entries
Great Worship Songs and the Gospel Music Association (GMA) are searching for the best original and relatively unknown worship songs in the country. The GreatWorshipSongs.com Contest is open to unpublished songwriters, who may submit up to two songs each for review. The competition calls for praise and worship songs in the same anthemic vein as "My Savior, My God” and “God of Wonders,” created for use in church services. The…
From News, posted 11.19.09
Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns Enjoy Big Wins at 09 Dove Awards
Perennial favorite Steven Curtis Chapman walked away with the Artist of the Year crown at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards, held Thursday, April 23 in Nashville. Also named Songwriter of the Year, Chapman has garnered more Dove Awards than any other artist in the history of the awards ceremony, including 7 Artist of the Year honors and 10 Songwriter of the Year titles.
From News, posted 4.24.09
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…
From News, posted 4.18.09
Gospel Leader ‘Pop’ Winans Dies
David 'Pop' Winans, patriarch of gospel’s leading family the Winans, died Wednesday, April 8 in Nashville. He was 74 years-old. A gifted vocalist and composer, Mr. Winans helped guide his family to the forefront of the gospel genre after initially forsaking his own musical career in order to support the ambitions of his auspiciously talented children. Winans took a series of jobs including taxi…
From News, posted 4.10.09
Latin Christian Songwriters Shine At BMI Showcase at Christian Music Conference Expolit
BMI hosted a Latin Christian music showcase at this year’s Expolit conference at the Sheraton Hotel Miami Mart in Miami on May 19. Expolit is an international Christian music conference serving the Hispanic community. Performing at the showcase were Christian pop/gospel artist Paulina Aguirre, acoustic singer/songwriter Promissa, pop singer/songwriter Omar Salas, alternative rock act Dexios, contemporary Christian artist…
From News, posted 6.05.08
Latin Christian Songwriters to Shine at BMI Showcase During Expolit Music Conference
May 19 Showcase in Miami to Feature Pop, Rock, Latin, Contemporary and Traditional Christian Singer/Songwriters BMI will host a Latin Christian music showcase at this year's Expolit conference in Miami on Monday, May 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Hotel Miami Mart, 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami. Expolit is an international Christian music conference serving the Hispanic community. The showcase will be…
From News, posted 5.15.08
TobyMac, Casting Crowns & Mark Hall Lead BMI Charge at 2008 GMA Dove Awards
BMI trendsetter TobyMac joined perennial BMI favorites Mark Hall and Casting Crowns in garnering big wins at the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards, held Wednesday, April 23 at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. See all 2008 BMI Dove Award Winners TobyMac Mark Hall Casting Crowns TobyMac's…
From News, posted 4.25.08
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…
From News, posted 4.19.08
Scott Krippayne
Scott Krippayne’s name may be familiar to fans of contemporary Christian music, who have been snapping up his albums in increasing numbers since his 1992 debut, What Matters. Combining spiritual themes with arrangements that have been favorably compared with Billy Joel’s and Maroon 5’s, Krippayne made a huge splash with 2005’s Gentle Revolution (Spring Hill), deftly employing power ballad, rock and even dance grooves.…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.28.07
Aaron Shust Takes Three Top Dove Honors
It was a night of celebration and fellowship for numerous BMI affiliates at the 38th annual GMA Dove Awards, held Wednesday, April 25 at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. New singer/songwriter Aaron Shust made his arrival in Christian music official, taking home prestigious Song, Songwriter and New Artist of the Year honors. Shust, who co-wrote the award-winning "My Savior My God," made waves with his…
From News, posted 4.30.07
BMI Christian Music Awards Honor the Genre’s Most Played Songs
Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall Takes Home Two of the Night’s Top Honors BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed songs on Christian radio and television during the BMI Christian Music Awards on April 21 at the company’s Music Row offices in Nashville. BMI named Casting Crowns’ “Voice of Truth” Song of the Year, while the group’s frontman Mark Hall earned the prestigious…
From News, posted 4.22.07
8 off 8th Features Christian Rockers
Nashville’s BMI offices threw a spotlight on the country’s able-bodied Christian rock scene recently during its weekly 8 off 8th showcase at Mercy Lounge. Destin, Florida’s Chris Taylor; Bridgeport, Illinois’ World in White; Kansas City, Missouri’s The Becoming; Lubbock, Texas’ Josh Wilson; and hometown heroes The Glorious Unseen and The Last Goodbye poured infectious energy into a stacked crowd who hung on every choice word and dramatic chord. …
From News, posted 3.13.07
TobyMac Celebrates Two Gold Albums
Friends, family and admirers converged on BMI's Music Row offices recently to congratulate Christian music superstar tobyMac on an impressive feat in any genre-two simultaneous gold albums. Pictured are (l to r): EMI CMG Publishing President Eddie DeGarmo, BMI's Beth Mason, tobyMac and BMI's Jody…
From News, posted 1.08.07
The Hinsons, Doug Oldham and Richard Smallwood Welcomed to GMA Hall of Fame
The Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame inducted its four newest members Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Nashville. The ceremony, held at the Richland Country Club, honored an elite group of inductees that included BMI artists The Hinsons, Doug Oldham and Richard Smallwood. Pictured are (l-r): Weston Hinson (son…
From News, posted 12.08.06
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.
From News, posted 11.20.06
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…
From News, posted 11.08.06
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
Donnie McClurkin Plans To Go Out on Top
With a top-selling album and an upcoming film, you'd be hard-pressed to find a busier artist than Donnie McClurkin, or one more successful. His latest album, Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs , debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 's Top Gospel Albums chart in April and camped out at the top spot for 15 weeks. "I took a lot of the songs that we sang in church…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.29.05
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
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