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Jan 15, 2008 All of the afternoon's honorees huddled together for a group shot. Pictured are (l to r): Pastor Marvin Winans, Mighty Clouds of Joy members Michael Cook, John Valentine, Richard Wallace, Ron Staples and Joe Ligon, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, BMI's Catherine Brewton and Wardell Malloy, "Um Good" songwriter Percy Bady and BMI's Malik Levy. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Big Kenny (right) laughs with Willie Nelson (left) on the red carpet. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Willie strums Trigger at the BMI Country Awards in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Willie Nelson smiles as Kris Kristofferson kicks off the BMI Icon tribute. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Willie Nelson treats the audience to his signature lead guitar on“Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground." View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Longtime friends and fellow Highwaymen Willie Nelson (left) and Kris Kristofferson (right) smile for the camera. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 BMI Icon Willie Nelson (left) pauses for a photo with BMI Songwriter of the Year Jeffrey Steele (right). View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Josh Turner performs “Crazy" for BMI Icon Willie Nelson. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Pictured warming up inside at the cocktail party are (l to r): Big Kenny, Dwight Yoakam and BMI's David Preston. View Photo

Nov 08, 2007 Martina McBride shows off her first BMI Award medallion. Along with the Warren Brothers, McBride was honored for co-writing the poignant song “Anyway." View Photo