Country Photo Archive
Pictured: (L-R): The crew involved with the creation of the #1 song gather together, including Sony ATV’s Josh Van Valkenburg, manager Lindsay Marias, Arista Nashville’s Randy Goodman, BMI songwriters Cam and Tyler Johnson, BMI’s Jody Williams, Sony ATV’s Troy Tomlinson, Creative Nation’s Beth Laird, Pulse Recording’s Scott Cutler and BMI’s Bradley Collins. Missing is BMI co-writer Jeff Bhasker. View Photo
Avenue Bank’s Ron Cox and American Red Cross’ Brenda Black pose with BMI songwriters Cam and Tyler Johnson after the party. Avenue Bank, BMI’s partner in #1 parties, gives a charitable donation in the songwriters’ names to an organization of their choice. Cam selected the Red Cross. View Photo
BMI’s Jody Williams presents Cam with a custom Epiphone guitar, given to writers who have just scored their first #1 country hit. Tyler Johnson, looking on from the left, also received the signature guitar. View Photo
Cam addresses the crowd at the #1 party for her hit “Burning House,” thanking those involved with the track and offering words of encouragement to women in country music. View Photo
With Cam and BMI’s Jody Williams looking on, BMI songwriter Tyler Johnson reflects on the journey and success of “Burning House,” which he co-wrote with Cam and Jeff Bhasker. View Photo
Prior to the party, Cam fielded questions at a radio press conference. Songwriters often chat with the press before the celebration, giving insights into the story of the song. View Photo
BMI songwriters Cam and Tyler Johnson pose post-party with their #1 medallions from the CMA. View Photo
Moderators Beverlee Brannigan and RJ Curtis speak with country superstar Tim McGraw during an intimate interview at CRS entitled “Transcending/Evolving With Tim McGraw.” View Photo
BMI songwriter Tim McGraw speaks candidly during his interview at CRS in Nashville. View Photo
BMI’s Dan Spears, Tim McGraw and BMI’s Leslie Roberts and Jessica Frost pose for a photo at CRS on February 10, 2016. View Photo