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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 BMI helped the Northern California Broadcasters Association (NCBA) celebrate the power of radio by bringing in RCA recording artist and award-winning BMI songwriter BC Jean to perform at the organization’s annual “Radio Day,” held on October 19 in San Francisco. Jean treated the crowd to songs from her upcoming album, including the smash single previously recorded by both Beyoncé and… View Photo

Oct 17, 2011 BMI’s Dan Spears spoke to the National Association of Licensing Compliance Professionals (NALCP) at the organization’s annual conference, held in Philadelphia on October 13. Following Spears’ presentation, BMI award-winning songwriter Hugh Prestwood performed a stacked set that included his no. 1 hit “The Song Remembers When.” NALCP includes executives from the hospitality industry who are responsible for both liquor and… View Photo

Oct 13, 2011 BMI teamed up with Cherry Creek Radio to present the first annual Montana Songwriters Festival from October 5 to October 9. The fest, which made stops in Great Falls, Helena, Butte and Missoula, featured performances by BMI award-winning songwriters Kendall Marvell, Tim James, and Bill LaBounty. Pictured after the performance at the Myrna Loy Theater in Helena are Cherry Creek… View Photo

Oct 10, 2011 BMI partnered with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) on the weekend of September 30 to present a songwriters festival held in conjunction with the 33rd Annual Destin Seafood Festival. Thirty shows featuring sixteen BMI songwriters took place over three days in venues throughout Destin, FL. Pictured at the event are FRLA’s Carol Dover; BMI’s Dan Spears; songwriters Ryan… View Photo

Oct 10, 2011 BMI also hosted its 10th annual “Film Music and the Bigger Picture” luncheon at the Chinatown Brasserie during the Independent Filmmaker Conference. Special guest speaker Audrey Kitagawa addressed the room of film, television, and music community leaders. The President of Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family, Kitagawa is a peace advocate, humanitarian, and experienced attorney who also serves as Chair… View Photo

Sep 22, 2011 BMI songwriters Kevin Griffin and Ed Roland brought their Southern Gentlemen Tour to Darden's Specialty Restaurant Group Conference, held September 13 at the Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island, FL. The duo performed a lively acoustic set of hits they have penned for Griffin's band, Better Than Ezra, and Roland's band, Collective Soul. The private event was a preview of the… View Photo

Sep 14, 2011 James “Nick” Nixon (right) performs at Celebrating the Songs of Strong, a benefit for Barrett Strong. View Photo

Sep 14, 2011 BMI and the Nashville Blues Society recently presented a special evening at B.B. King’s Blues Club in Nashville to honor legendary BMI songwriter Barrett Strong. Featuring performances by Sarah Buxton (pictured), James “Nick” Nixon and many loved Nashville blues artists, the event served as a benefit for the Motown giant, who composed classics such as “Heard it Through the Grapevine,”… View Photo