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Recent Recording Academy Honors News
Recording Academy Announces 2009 Lifetime Achievement and Trustees Award Honorees
Elite BMI songwriters number prominently among the list of 2009 Special Merit Award recipients announced December 22 by the Recording Academy. The Blind Boys of Alabama, the Four Tops, and Brenda Lee will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Elliott Carter and Allen Toussaint will each take home the Trustees Award. An invitation-only ceremony Saturday, February 7 in Los Angeles will salute…
From News, posted 1.06.09
L.A. Recording Academy Honors Snoop, Schifrin
The Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) hosted its inaugural Recording Academy Honors gala at the landmark Hollywood & Highland Complex, honoring two diverse BMI affiliates: rapper Snoop Dogg and film composer Lalo Schifrin. BMI's Barbara Cane, who sits on the NARAS Board of Governors, was on hand to congratulate both.
From News, posted 6.25.06
Recording Academy Honors Shine on Memphis Stars
BMI legendary producing and songwriting team Isaac Hayes and David Porter were among the recipients of the recent Recording Academy Honors presented by the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy. Co-sponsored by BMI, the gala awards celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community.
From News, posted 11.08.05
Frances Preston Among NY Heroes
BMI President and CEO Frances Preston was among the honorees last night (12/11) at the New York Heroes Awards held at the Roosevelt Hotel. The annual gala, sponsored by BMI and presented by the New York Chapter of the Recording Academy, honored Preston along with BMI songwriter/artists Daryl Hall and John Oates, Barry Mann and
From News, posted 12.14.03
Recording Academy D.C. Chapter Presents Heroes Awards
The Washington, D.C. chapter of the Recording Academy presented its annual Heroes Awards gala on September 17, with BMI as an anchor sponsor of the event. "BMI is proud to have been an anchor sponsor of this event since its inception three years ago. It plays an important role in raising the visibility of the creative people in the music industry…
From News, posted 10.08.03
LA Heroes Honored at Governor’s Luncheon
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy presented its annual Heroes Awards June 19 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Honorees included music industry executive Clarence Avant, film composer/songwriter Randy Newman and artist Lionel Richie who each received the prestigious Governors Award in recognition of their creative and artistic talents and their service to the Recording Academy. BMI's Barbara Cane served as a…
From News, posted 6.24.03
Recording Academy Honors Philly Heroes
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy recently presented its 2003 Heroes Awards to BMI songwriter/producer/artists Larry Gold, Joe Nicolo, Walter "Bunny" Sigler and McCoy Tyner. R&B artist Musiq was also honored. The Chapter presents its Heroes Awards annually to honor outstanding individuals and institutions in the Philadelphia region who have improved the environment for the creative community. The gala event, which attracts recording artists, key entertainment executives and community…
From News, posted 4.29.03
Recording Academy Honors DC Heroes
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), known internationally as the producers of the Grammy Awards, presented its 2nd Annual Washington, DC Chapter Heroes Awards on April 23 at the Willard Inter-Continental Hotel. The event recognizes outstanding individuals and institutions in the DC region that have improved the environment for the creative community. The evening's highlights included an awards presentation and dinner,…
From News, posted 5.01.02
Recording Academy to Honor DC Heroes
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), known internationally as the producers of the Grammy Awards, will present its 2nd Annual Washington, DC Chapter Heroes Awards on April 23 at the Willard Inter-Continental Hotel in Northwest DC. The event recognizes outstanding individuals and institutions in the DC region that have improved the environment for the creative…
From News, posted 4.08.02
Recording Academy Honors DC Heroes
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), known internationally as the producers of the Grammy Awards, presented its first "Heroes Awards" in Washington, DC on March 21, honoring outstanding individuals and institutions in the DC region that have improved the environment for the creative community. The event, produced by the Academy's Washington, DC Chapter and co-sponsored by BMI, recognized the achievements of Congressman John Conyers…
From News, posted 3.25.01
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