BMI Stars Shine at 36th CMA Awards

Posted in News on November 7, 2002

Some of BMI's top affiliates were honored at the 36th Annual CMA Awards, including Brooks & Dunn, who took home their 10th Vocal Duo of the Year trophy, and Martina McBride, who reclaimed the Female Vocalist title she won in 1999. The Horizon Award went to Rascal Flatts and Vocal Group of the Year to the Dixie Chicks, who won the prize in 2000 as well. Producer Keith Stegall was a double winner with Single ["Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"] and Album (Drive) nods for his work with Alan Jackson*. WSM-AM DJ Eddie Stubbs was recognized as Large Market Broadcast Personality of the Year, and Union Station's Jerry Douglas was named Musician of the Year.

BMI songwriter/artist Vince Gill served as the show's host for the 11th year.

Jerry Douglas

Martina McBride

Keith Stegall

Rascal Flatts

BMI's 2002 CMA Awards Winners

Female Vocalist
Martina McBride

Horizon Award
Rascal Flatts

Vocal Group
Dixie Chicks

Vocal Duo
Brooks & Dunn

Single
"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"
Keith Stegall (producer)

Album
Drive -- Keith Stegall (producer)

Vocal Event
Willie Nelson
"Mendocino County Line"

Musician
Jerry Douglas

Radio Personality
Eddie Stubbs

Hall of Fame
Bill Carlisle
Porter Wagoner

*share not licensed by BMI

photo credits:
Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts by Jim Hagans
Jerry Douglas by Theresa Montgomery

SOURCENews TAGS Country Industry Awards CMA Awards Artists Brooks & Dunn Bill Carlisle Dixie Chicks Jerry Douglas Vince Gill Martina McBride Willie Nelson Rascal Flatts Keith Stegall Porter Wagoner