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Dec 01, 2009 Co-writers Cory Batten, Kent Blazy, and Chris Young attracted a brimming crowd to the BMI Nashville office on November 24 to celebrate #1 song “Gettin’ You Home.” Recording by Young, the song also marks an emotional milestone: It’s the first chart-topper Batten has co-written with his mentor, Blazy. Pictured are BMI’s Bradley Collins; co-writers Cory Batten, Kent Blazy, and Chris… View Photo

Dec 01, 2009 BMI’s Jody Williams gives a congratulatory speech at the “Gettin’ You Home” #1 party held at BMI Nashville on November 24. Pictured are co-writer Kent Blazy, BMI’s Jody Williams, and co-writers Cory Batten and Chris Young. View Photo

Nov 19, 2009 BMI-sponsored “Composing for the Screen” participants Ela Orleans, Patrick Sasso, and Kerry Mussey convene during the program’s final project recording session held on October 15 at Manhattan Sound. View Photo

Nov 19, 2009 Longtime Music Row publisher Mark Brown and songwriter Stephen Allen Davis recently stopped by BMI to affiliate their new publishing venture, Molet Music. While the two were in the organization’s Music Row offices, BMI’s Jody Williams surprised the Grammy-nominated Davis with a Million-Air certificate recognizing more than 3 million performances of his composition “Stand Beside Me,” recorded by Jo Dee… View Photo

Nov 18, 2009 Thomas Rhett Akins, son of BMI Award-winning songwriter Rhett Akins, recently joined the BMI family. Just last week, Akins, Sr. took home a 2009 BMI Country Award for Brooks & Dunn’s “Put a Girl In It,” and Thomas is auspiciously preparing to follow in his father’s footsteps. Pictured are BMI’s Leslie Roberts, Thomas Rhett Akins, and Rhett Akins. View Photo

Nov 18, 2009 BMI recently launched a new showcase entitled East Side Sounds at Rumours East Wine Bar in Nashville. The series features eclectic acts performing in an intimate, outdoor setting in one of the area’s most musically rich neighborhoods. Pictured are Amy Stroup, Trent Dabbs, Daniel Tashian, and Megan McCormick. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 Sugarland wins their third consecutive Vocal Duo of the Year crown at the 2009 CMA Awards on November 11 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 James Otto, Jamey Johnson and Lee Thomas Miller accept the Song of the Year trophy at the 2009 CMA Awards on November 11 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 Taylor Swift tearfully expresses her gratitude after winning the Entertainer of the Year award at the 2009 CMA Awards on November 11 in Nashville. View Photo

Nov 13, 2009 Taylor Swift celebrates her Entertainer of the Year win at the 2009 CMA Awards in Nashville. View Photo