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Nov 08, 2011 Ann Marie delivers a strong three-song set at BMI Buzz at the Basement on November 2 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 02, 2011 Van McLain, Lee Thomas Miller, and Rodney Clawson perform a hit-stacked set for the Kansas Association of Broadcasters. View Photo

Nov 02, 2011 Nashville-based songwriters Lee Thomas Miller and Rodney Clawson recently joined Lawrence, Kansas-based songwriter Van McLain to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB). The songwriters performed a number of their signature songs, including “In Color” by Jamey Johnson, “I Saw God Today” by George Strait, and “Flesh & Blood” by Shooting Star. Pictured are Clawson, Cool… View Photo

Oct 31, 2011 BMI invited singer/songwriter Angie Aparo to perform at Cox Media Group’s Digital Summit, held recently at the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta. Aparo’s set included his hit single “Spaceship” from his debut album The American, as well as “Cry” and “Free Man,” recorded by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, respectively. Pictured are Cox Media Group’s Gregg Lindahl and Kim Guthrie; BMI’s… View Photo

Oct 27, 2011 Grammy award-winning BMI songwriter Joe Ely headlined the Greater Austin Restaurant Association Chapter Kick-Off Party, held recently at the Oasis on Lake Travis. In addition to reaching into his deep catalog that houses solo recordings as well as work with the Flatlanders and others, Ely performed songs from his new album, Satisfied at Last. The Texas native’s distinct sound has… View Photo

Oct 24, 2011 BMI invited Kansas native Jenn Schott to entertain attendees at the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association (KRHA) Evening of Hospitality, held recently in Wichita. Each year, the KRHA event helps support the organization’s Educational Foundation and celebrates the industry’s rising stars. Schott delivered a captivating performance, full of songs from her catalog recorded by artists such as LeAnn Rimes, Billy… View Photo

Oct 24, 2011 For the very first time, the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage hosted a no. 1 party on Tuesday, October 18. BMI joined other members of the creative community at the Nashville landmark to toast the team behind Brad Paisley’s two-week chart-topper “Old Alabama,” written by Randy Owen, Chris DuBois, Dave Turnbull, and Paisley. Featuring guest vocals from Country Music Hall… View Photo

Oct 18, 2011 At the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the Nashville Songwriters Association International, the Hall of Fame’s sister organization, also honored the writers of the peer-voted top ten “Songs I Wish I’d Written.” All of the songs on the list were either written or co-written by BMI writers. Pictured are (back row) BMI’s Phil Graham; NSAI’s Steve Bogard; BMI’s… View Photo

Oct 18, 2011 Pictured at the 2011 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony are BMI’s Jody Williams, honorees Thom Schuyler and David Conrad, Rondor Music’s Lance Freed, and BMI’s Bradley Collins. Schuyler was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, while Conrad received the Frances Williams Preston Mentor Award, named after BMI’s legendary former CEO. View Photo

Oct 17, 2011 Phil Hummer & the White Falcons perform at BMI’s Thursday Throwdown during the 2011 Americana Music Festival and Conference. View Photo