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Apr 18, 2015 Folk-pop singer and BMI writer Alexandra sings to the crowd at the BMI stage at French Quarter Festival. Now in its 32nd year, the festival highlights genres such as jazz, folk, funk and R&B. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 Beat Connection gathers for a photo backstage with BMI’s Tracie Verlinde during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park on October 11, 2014, in Austin, TX. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 Petra, Kathryn, Fiona and Annika von Grey of the band von Grey gather for a photo with BMI’s Tracie Verlinde backstage during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park on October 11, 2014 in Austin, TX. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 Fiona and Annika von Grey of von Grey harmonize a set of indie-rock tunes during Austin City Limits Festival. The Atlanta-based alternative group is made up of four talented sisters. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 Mexico City’s indie rocker Rey Pila croons to an adoring crowd during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park. He and his talented band drew a large group of people who knew every word to each of his songs. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 Melanie Martinez performs an eclectic indie-pop set during Austin City Limits. She was a strong contestant on Adam Levine’s team on The Voice and released a dreamy pop album earlier this year. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 Grady Wenrich and Nick Byrd of The Lonely Biscuits perform their signature reggae-influenced rock sound at Austin City Limits. Their set included past hits and brand new, not-yet-released tunes. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 BMI’s Mark Mason gathers for a photo with Nashville-based Belmont University students The Lonely Biscuits during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2014, in Austin, TX. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 Bradley Pierce, Boots Copeland, Cobo Copeland and Drew Buffington of Knox Hamilton rock out during Austin City Limits Festival. Their high-energy indie-rock set opened the last day of the festival, drawing a sizeable crowd to the BMI stage. View Photo

Oct 15, 2014 Drew Buffington, Boots Copeland, Bradley Pierce and Cobo Copeland of Knox Hamilton gather for a photo backstage with BMI’s Katherine Harding and Tracie Verlinde. The band played on the last day of the second weekend of the festival. View Photo