2014 Rewind: Songs of the Year From BMI Awards Shows

Posted in News on December 30, 2014
Pictured (L–R): Tamela Mann; BMI Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Wardell Malloy; 2014 Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year writer Kirk Franklin; BMI CEO Mike O’Neill; and BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton at the BMI Trailblazers of Music Gospel Awards.
Pictured (L–R): Tamela Mann; BMI Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Wardell Malloy; 2014 Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year writer Kirk Franklin; BMI CEO Mike O’Neill; and BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton at the BMI Trailblazers of Music Gospel Awards.

The penchant for penning certified hits comes to fruition at BMI Awards shows, as the Song of the Year award, given to the track that received the most performances within that genre, celebrates a songwriter’s ability to enthrall music fans. Take a look back, listen to the 2014 Songs of the Year and join us in closing another stellar year for these writers and their hit songs.

BMI Trailblazers of Music Gospel Awards
“Take Me to the King”
Kirk Franklin

BMI Latin Awards
“Mirando Al Cielo”
Roberto Tapia
Roberto Tapia Music

BMI Pop Awards
Song of the Year
“Ho Hey”
Jeremy Fraites
Wesley Schultz
The Lumineers

BMI Christian Awards
“Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)”
Ed Cash
Scott Cash
Chris Tomlin
Alletrop Music
McTyeire Music
S.D.G. Publishing
sixsteps Songs
Worship Together Music

BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
“Can’t Hold Us”
Ben Haggerty
Ryan Lewis
Macklemore Publishing
Ryan Lewis Publishing

BMI London Awards
The Robert S. Musel Award
“Get Lucky”
Nile Rodgers
Thomas Bangalter *
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo * 
Pharrell Williams *
Imagem Music *

BMI Country Awards
“Wagon Wheel”
Ketch Secor
Blood Donor Music

* Not affiliated with BMI.

 

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