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Alter Bridge
Is there life after a multi-platinum career in Creed? Three former members of that band, along with vocalist Myles Kennedy, certainly think so, starting with their new incarnation as the melodically rocking band Alter Bridge . "After all Creed achieved professionally, I felt that I needed to refocus on the goals that I had personally," says guitarist Mark Tremonti, who along with drummer…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.02.05
Patti LaBelle’s Talent Stands the Test of Time
Over the tenure of her unmatched career, Patti LaBelle has been many things. From church choir girl to space-age funk queen to the reining mother figure of r&b, LaBelle has grown to become one of the most important figures in her field. Often called a living legend, she is a powerful singer and dramatic songwriter who can boast one of the broadest bases of fans in…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.21.05
BMI Stage to Focus on Top Singer/Songwriters at ACL Fest
For the third consecutive year, BMI will host a concert stage for writer/artists at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The three-day ACL Fest is being held September 23-25 in the 45-acre Zilker Park in Austin, TX, featuring over 130 bands on eight stages. Artists slated to appear on the BMI Stage on Friday, September 23 include the Austin Collins Band, Kate York,…
From News, posted 7.18.05
T.I.: More Than a Rap Star
Like many a rapper before him, Atlanta-bred emcee T.I. sprouted from the poverty, bleakness and decay all too common to people in urban communities. His rags-to-riches story, replete with the drug dealing and gun-toting themes prevalent in rap music, begins with the young artist garbling out his first raps at age eight, doing talent shows at 11 and, by 14, shopping demos. His songs,…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.20.05
BMI Joins Fight Against File Sharing
On March 29, the U.S. Supreme Court held a hearing that will decide whether or not Grokster -- a company that provides peer-to-peer file-sharing software -- will be "contributory infringers" or "vicariously liable" for the infringement activities of the users of its software. BMI has joined with many others in the creative community in urging the Supreme Court to render a judgment that protects intellectual property. The Court's decision in…
From News, posted 3.30.05
BMI Teams with RAB for FastStart Minority Scholarship
For the fourth year in a row, BMI is sponsoring the FastStart To Radio Success Minority Scholarship Program, providing full tuition for 25 minority students at the Radio Advertising Bureau's (RAB) Radio Training Academy in Dallas, or to the Academy's growing Off-Campus Extension Programs.
From News, posted 3.09.05
Avila Brothers
Bobby and IZ Avila, also known as The Avila Brothers, never imagined that their years of hard work behind the scenes of the music industry would get recognition as big as a Grammy nomination. Usher’s Confessions CD, which was nominated for Album of the Year, made this dream come true. "Never, never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.09.05
BMI Foundation Partners With Woody Guthrie Archives for Fellowship Program
Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., and Nora Guthrie, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) and Foundation, today announced the establishment of the Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program. The 2005 program will award two research fellowships, with a value of up to $2,500 each, to fund travel and living expenses for scholars to use…
From News, posted 3.07.05
BMI Writers Save $250 at Billboard Latin Conference
Registration for the 16th Annual Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards, to be held April 25-28 at the Hotel InterContinental in Miami, is now available to BMI songwriters and composers at a discounted rate of $499, a savings of $250 over the regular rate. The conference is attended by over 1000 sponsors, press and powerful music industry executives, and…
From News, posted 2.16.05
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
The Digital Rights Bundle: Real Progress for Songwriters and Publishers?
by Del Bryant President and CEO, BMI The commentary below by BMI President and CEO Del Bryant appeared in the December 11 issue of Billboard. It outlines BMI's posture on the important issues surrounding royalties on ringtones and ringbacks. In April of 2005 BMI will mark the tenth anniversary of the music industry's first license for the digital performance of music over…
From News, posted 12.13.04
Del McCoury Band Named Top Entertainer at 2004 IBMA Awards
BMI's top bluegrass artists dominated the various categories at the 15th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, October 7 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Del McCoury took home his ninth Entertainer of the Year award, and with his band also garnered Album of the Year trophies for It's Just The Night. Rhonda Vincent received her fifth consecutive Female Vocalist of…
From News, posted 10.24.04
Authors’ Societies Gather at CISAC World Congress in Seoul
The 44th CISAC World Congress, which took place this year in Seoul, Korea October 18-21, brought delegates to Asia for the first time in 20 years at the invitation of South Korean music rights organization KOMCA with the participation of sister societies SACK and KOSA.
From News, posted 10.21.04
BMI Sponsors Movie Songs Panel at Film Fest
BMI was a sponsor of a film music panel at the second annual Don't Knock The Rock Film & Music Festival held recently in Los Angeles. BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President of Film/TV Music, spoke on the panel entitled "How to Get Your Songs Into Movies!", moderated by actor/musician Michael Des Barres (Power Station, "Mayor of the Sunset Strip," "Mullholland…
From News, posted 9.07.04
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
BMI Sponsors Film Panel at Don’t Knock the Rock Fest
BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President of Film/TV Music, will participate in the BMI-sponsored film music panel as part of the Don't Knock The Rock Film & Music Festival being held in Los Angeles from August 12-15. The panel will take place on Saturday, August 14 from 2:15pm to 3:15pm at ArcLight Cinemas (6360 Sunset Blvd.). Tickets will be available at the door for…
From News, posted 8.03.04
Where Does the Money Go From Music Licensing Fees?
When one ponders the mysteries of the universe, "Where does my music licensing fee go?" doesn't even make the top ten. Ask the owners of businesses using copyrighted music, however, and the question may earn an honorable mention. It's a good question with a simple answer. After paying expenses, the remaining licensing revenue is distributed by BMI to affiliated songwriters and publishers. Currently, copyright owners receive approximately 85% of…
From News, posted 8.03.04
Skillet
This spring mainstream music lovers are going to discover one of the Christian music community’s best-kept secrets. Lava Records is set to re-release Skillet’s current album Collide and introduce the hard-rocking group to a new audience. “We believe our music is about a message,” says lead vocalist/principal songwriter John Cooper. “We believe there’s a mission that we have, and the more people…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.25.04
BMI Announces 2004 Sundance Composers Lab Fellows
BMI is once again an anchor sponsor of the annual Sundance Institute Composers Lab, which marks its seventh year beginning July 20 and runs until August 4 in Sundance, Utah. BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President of Film/TV Relations, returns as a founding advisor. This year's lab features Composers Lab Fellows Peter Fitzpatrick, Aiko Fukushima, Joseph Julian Gonzalez, Gary Louris, Raz Mesinai and Frank Macchia. During…
From News, posted 7.21.04
An Important Message for BMI Publishers
Please read the letter below from BMI President and CEO Frances Preston regarding your public performance royalties from ringtones: Many songwriters and music publishers have recently asked us about direct licensing offers they have received from ringtone providers for their performing rights. Specifically, they've inquired about how these offers compare with BMI's royalty payments in this category. While the business decision to direct license is yours…
From News, posted 6.15.04
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