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R&B Pioneers Honored in Philly
BMI executives were on hand at the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's 14th Annual Pioneer Awards, held recently in the Foundation's new hometown of Philadelphia. Among the honorees were such legendary BMI artists as the late Otis Redding (Legacy Award), Thom Bell, Barbara Mason, the DelFonics and Frankie Beverly. Chubby Checker, Bettye LaVette and…
From News, posted 7.09.06
Song Hall Honors Thom Bell, Mac Davis, Kris Kristofferson
The 2006 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony pulled out all the stops as SHOF Chairman/CEO Hal David and President Linda Moran helped honor BMI songwriting heavyweights Thom Bell, Mac Davis, Will Jennings, Sylvia Moy and Kris Kristofferson. The 37th annual induction ceremony, which also saluted songwriters Henry Cosby, John Mayer, Peter, Paul &…
From News, posted 6.19.06
BMI Country Stars Win Big at ACM Awards
The 41st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards provided a welcome excuse for Music City to invade Sin City Tuesday night (5/23), and there were plenty of experiences that, luckily, won't stay in Vegas. Top Male Vocalist Keith Urban (left) shares the stage with 21-time ACM winning duo
From News, posted 5.24.06
BMI’s Elite Among Rock Hall Inductees
Some of BMI's biggest names in music were among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, including 70s new wave band Blondie, jazz master Miles Davis and Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd. The 21st annual induction ceremony was held March 13 at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
From News, posted 3.15.06
BMI Writers Take Home Majority of This Year’s Grammys
Some of BMI's biggest songwriters and artists were among the top winners at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, held February 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mariah Carey Alison Krauss Adding…
From News, posted 2.08.06
Country Goes Urban at CMA Awards
BMI's biggest country songwriters and artists led the list of winners at the 39th annual Country Music Association Awards held November 15 in New York City, marking the first time "country music's biggest night" has been held outside of its traditional home in Nashville.
From News, posted 11.15.05
BMI Writers Win Big at 2005 Latin Grammys
BMI Latin songwriters, artists and producers were once again at the top of the winner's list for the 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, taking home nearly 60% of the night's big awards. Almost 30% of the winners were represented by foreign societies -- such as Spain's SGAE and Mexico's SACM -- and just over 10% was won by members of the other American performing rights organizations. …
From News, posted 11.06.05
Song Hall Inducts Class of 2005
BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Richard and Robert Sherman were among those inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 36th annual induction and awards dinner held June 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
From News, posted 6.09.05
‘Spamalot’ Wins Tony’s Top Prize
BMI congratulates "Monty Python's Spamalot," named Best Musical at the 59th Annual Tony Awards, held June 5 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. In addition to the coveted top prize, the BMI-represented musical comedy also earned director (and BMI writer) Mike Nichols a Tony for Best Direction. Congratulations also go to BMI-affiliated comedian/actor Billy…
From News, posted 6.05.05
Krauss, McGraw, Urban Named Double Winners at ACM Awards
Alison Krauss, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban were each double winners at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held May 17 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
From News, posted 5.26.05
BMI Blues Artists Repeat Near Sweep of Handy Awards
Representing an astounding 98% of the winners, BMI once again proved its dominance in the field of blues at the 26th annual W.C. Handy Awards, held May 5 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Presented by the Blues Foundation and co-sponsored by BMI, the Handy Awards celebrate excellence in the performance and recording of the blues, and is the highest honor bestowed upon artists…
From News, posted 5.10.05
Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct Cropper, Hayes, Porter and Sherman Bros.
BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Richard and Robert Sherman are among those who will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The organization, which is dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, will host its 36th annual induction and awards dinner Thursday, June 9, at…
From News, posted 2.28.05
Ray Charles and ‘Company’ Top List of BMI Grammy Winners
Legendary soul singer Ray Charles, whose posthumously-released album of duets Genius Loves Company earned him five trophies at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, leads the list of BMI winners, announced last night (2/13) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Charles' Album of the Year win marked the first time the top album prize has gone to a deceased artist since John Lennon received…
From News, posted 2.13.05
CMA Awards Revere ‘Live Like You Were Dying’
Tim McGraw's inspirational smash hit "Live Like You Were Dying" was named Song and Single of the Year at the 38th Annual CMA Awards. BMI Award-winning writer Tim Nichols and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. claimed trophies for the Song award (co-written and published by Craig Wiseman); McGraw and producers Byron Gallimore and Darran Smith earned the Single honors. Alison Krauss also garnered a…
From News, posted 11.10.04
Sardina, Café Tacuba Score at Latin Grammys
BMI Latin songwriters, producers and composers were among the top winners at the 5th annual Latin Grammy Awards held September 1 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Producer Rafa Sardina was BMI's big winner of the night, taking home three Latin Grammys, including Album of the Year and Best Engineered Album for Alejandro Sanz's No Es Lo Mismo, while the album's title track earned Sardina the Record…
From News, posted 9.01.04
Song Hall Inducts Class of 2004
The Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, held its 35th annual induction ceremony and awards dinner on June 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The show was taped by Bravo and will air on the NBC-affiliated cable network on Sunday, July 18 at 9pm.
From News, posted 6.30.04
Tony Finds a Home on ‘Avenue Q’
Breakthrough musical comedy Avenue Q was among the top winners at the 58th Annual Tony Awards, held June 6 at Radio City Music Hall. Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez Winning three awards…
From News, posted 6.06.04
Toby Keith Leads Winners Pack at ACM Awards
BMI affiliates claimed victory in most categories at the 39th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, held at the Mandelay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas (5/26). With trophies in hand for Entertainer of the Year, Top Male Vocalist, Album of the Year (Shock 'N Y'all) and ACM/Launch Video of the Year ("Beer For My Horses"), Toby Keith was the night's…
From News, posted 5.27.04
BMI Blues Artists Dominate Handy Awards
BMI blues artists dominated the 25th Annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards, winning all but one of the 25 awards. The silver anniversary was held before a sold-out crowd at the Cannon Center Ballroom in Memphis on April 29. Several nominees performed throughout the evening, which featured a dinner, silent auction and the presentation of the awards.
From News, posted 5.04.04
CMA Awards Praise ‘Three Wooden Crosses’
BMI Award-winning songwriter Doug Johnson claimed the top writing prize at the 37th annual CMA Awards, when "Three Wooden Crosses" was named Song of the Year. Johnson accepted the honor with co-writer Kim Williams, and on behalf of BMI publishers Sweet Radical Music and Mike Curb Music.
From News, posted 11.05.03
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