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Apr 06, 2010 BMI offered a stout lineup of storytelling guitar-slingers as part of the annual Tin Pan South songwriters’ festival on Thursday, April 1. A deep crowd filled the Rutledge as Big Al Anderson, Shawn Camp and Pat McLaughlin delivered an acoustic set of originals followed by a full-band finale stacked with audience favorites. Pictured are (front row) BMI’s Clay Bradley, Al… View Photo

Apr 06, 2010 BMI’s Jody Williams recently honored Jim Beavers with a surprise presentation during the March 25 installment of the CMA Songwriters Series at Joe’s Pub. The esteemed hitmaker’s “Watching Airplanes,” recorded by Gary Allan, and “Don’t,” recorded by Billy Currington, have each generated more than one million performances. Beavers, who performed in the show’s lineup along with Bob DiPiero, Dierks Bentley,… View Photo

Apr 06, 2010 BMI’s Jody Williams recently delighted lyrical craftsman Bob DiPiero with a surprise presentation during the March 25 installment of the CMA Songwriters Series at Joe’s Pub. DiPiero, who also performed on the bill, received awards for a jaw-dropping 17 million performances of his country radio staples, including included “American Made,” “Cowboys Like Us,” “Daddy’s Money,” “Gone,” “Mirror Mirror,” “Sentimental Ol’… View Photo

Apr 05, 2010 BMI Foundation President Ralph N. Jackson has announced that flutist Claire Chase is the recipient of the Carlos Surinach Prize, given to an emerging artist in recognition of "outstanding commitment to American music," and composer Evan Johnson is the winner of the Carlos Surinach Commission. Established by a generous bequest from late BMI classical composer Carlos Surinach, these awards are… View Photo

Apr 02, 2010 Miguel prompts jaws to drop during his performance at BMI’s Next Fresh Thing one-year anniversary showcase. View Photo

Apr 02, 2010 Modoc rocks on the Road to Bonnaroo, held on March 22 at Mercy Lounge. View Photo

Apr 02, 2010 Tristen competes on the Road to Bonnaroo, held on March 22 at Mercy Lounge. View Photo

Apr 02, 2010 The Kicks perform on the Road to Bonnaroo, held on March 22 at Mercy Lounge. View Photo

Apr 02, 2010 How I Became the Bomb walked away with a big win after the second installment of the 2010 Road to Bonnaroo on Monday, March 22 at the Mercy Lounge. The band will join The Non-Commissioned Officers at Bonnaroo, leaving the third and fourth 2010 festival slots left to be decided on April 19 and May 17, respectively. The contest, sponsored… View Photo

Apr 02, 2010 Pictured performing at the Tin Pan South BMI showcase on March 31 are Brett Eldredge, Scotty Emerick, Dallas Davidson, and James T. Slater. View Photo