July 26, 2011
BMI’s July 21 installment of its Next Fresh Thing showcase series also incorporated live tastes of BMI’s Know Them Now online video contest finalists. Before Next Fresh Thing, round-three finalists Khela and Gabbie McGee performed in front of a top-tier panel of industry judges: Tab Nkhereanye, VP of Creative, Sony ATV Publishing; Omar Grant, A&R, Roc-Nation; and Grammy-nominated BMI songwriter/producer/artist Kevin McCall. Both up-and-comers delivered strong performances, and ultimately, McGee was voted the winner. She now advances to the fourth and final round of the contest. Pictured at the event are McGee; Nkhereanye; BMI’s Nicole Plantin; judge Kevin McCall; Know Them Now round three finalist Khela; and judge Omar Grant, A&R, Roc-Nation.
(Photo by Eddie Sakaki)
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