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Apr 19, 2011 BMI recently sponsored the official party celebrating the sneak preview of the documentary Wish Me Away, which debuted at the 2011 Nashville Film Festival. The film follows the groundbreaking journey of BMI singer/songwriter Chely Wright as she becomes the first openly gay artist within country music’s mainstream. Pictured are BMI’s David Preston and Alison Smith, manager Russell Carter, Chely Wright,… View Photo

Apr 19, 2011 It’s official: Kenny Chesney has joined the BMI family of songwriters. Equally potent writing his own work or recording gems penned by others, he has spent the last decade and a half delivering some of country music’s most finely crafted smashes. Whether infectiously carefree or startlingly—and perhaps painfully—perceptive, a Kenny Chesney hit is timeless. The long list includes “No Shoes,… View Photo

Apr 13, 2011 The BMI Board of Directors honored BMI legend Paul Simon for his prolific songwriting career at its annual dinner, held Tuesday, April 12 during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. BMI Board Chair Jack Sander and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant presented a special citation to Simon, while the extensive songwriting contributions of BMI hit-makers… View Photo

Apr 13, 2011 The BMI Board of Directors honored BMI legend Paul Simon for his prolific songwriting career at its annual dinner, held Tuesday, April 12 during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas. BMI Board Chair Jack Sander and BMI President & CEO Del Bryant presented a special citation to Simon, commemorating the more than 100 million performances of… View Photo

Apr 12, 2011 McAlister Drive performs on the BMI stage at the 2011 French Quarter Festival. View Photo

Apr 12, 2011 Pictured at the 2011 French Quarter Festival are Andrew Duhon, Kristin Diable, and BMI’s Mark Mason. View Photo

Apr 12, 2011 Pictured at the 2011 French Quarter Festival are BMI’s Mark Mason, Kourtney Heart, and BMI’s Clay Bradley. View Photo

Apr 12, 2011 Luke Winslow-King performs on the BMI stage at the 2011 French Quarter Festival View Photo

Apr 12, 2011 Jalan Crossland performs on the BMI stage at the 2011 French Quarter Festival. View Photo

Apr 12, 2011 Andrew Duhon performs on the BMI stage at the 2011 French Quarter Festival. View Photo