BMI Country Awards Photo Archive
Big Kenny (right) laughs with Willie Nelson (left) on the red carpet.
Willie strums Trigger at the BMI Country Awards in Nashville.
Willie Nelson smiles as Kris Kristofferson kicks off the BMI Icon tribute.
Willie Nelson treats the audience to his signature lead guitar on“Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground."
Longtime friends and fellow Highwaymen Willie Nelson (left) and Kris Kristofferson (right) smile for the camera.
BMI Icon Willie Nelson (left) pauses for a photo with BMI Songwriter of the Year Jeffrey Steele (right).
Josh Turner performs “Crazy" for BMI Icon Willie Nelson.
Pictured warming up inside at the cocktail party are (l to r): Big Kenny, Dwight Yoakam and BMI's David Preston.
Martina McBride shows off her first BMI Award medallion. Along with the Warren Brothers, McBride was honored for co-writing the poignant song “Anyway."
Legend Kris Kristofferson shares insight into and memories of his longtime friend Willie Nelson.