Signing Spotlight Photo Archive
Russell Dickerson, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and BMI showcase alum, recently signed with Franklin Publishing and Writer Management, a joint venture with BMG Chrysalis. Dickerson, his new publishing family and his management team all came together at BMI's Nashville office to celebrate. Pictured l-r: Dennis Entertainment's Aaron Kinssies and John Dennis, Whitney Taylor-Parker, Franklin Publishing and Writer Management's Darrell Franklin, Russell… View Photo
Dylan McDonald, son of five-time GRAMMY Award winner Michael McDonald, stopped by BMI Nashville to sign up as a BMI songwriter. Currently based out of Nashville, McDonald recently had a song featured in the Steve Jobs bio-pic “Jobs.” Pictured are Dylan McDonald and BMI’s Mark Mason. View Photo
Hot off their Road to Bonnaroo round one victory at Mercy Lounge, Nashville rockers Blank Range stopped by BMI Nashville to sign up officially as BMI writers. In June, the group will travel to Manchester, TN where they’ll perform at Bonnaroo in one of three performance slots arranged by BMI. Pictured L-R are: BMI’s Bradley Collins; Blank Range’s Grant Gustafson,… View Photo
U.K. singer-songwriters Ward Thomas stopped by BMI Nashville to become a part of the BMI family. Lizzy and Catherine, twins hailing from Hampshire, England, recently recorded an album in Nashville and have played a number of shows in the Country Music Capital. Pictured are (back row, l-r): BMI’s David Preston and producers Bobby Blazer and Chris Rodriguez; (front row, l-r):… View Photo
Broadcast Music, Inc. singer-songwriter Mike Walker stopped by the BMI Nashville office to sign a publishing deal with HoriPro Entertainment. BMI Senior Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Bradley Collins, who’s helped Mike and his band the Westbound Rangers with showcase and creative opportunities, said “Mike’s an uncommonly gifted writer, musician and performer. He and HoriPro are a great creative match.” Pictured L-R:… View Photo
Nashville songwriter Andy Gibson recently became a part of the BMI songwriting family. Co-writer of Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson’s hit “Don’t You Want to Stay,” Gibson is currently recording his debut album with legendary producer James Stroud. Pictured are (l-r): Andy Gibson and BMI’s David Preston. View Photo
The Robertsons of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and the Duck Commander Sporting Empire recently signed with BMI in Nashville during the CMA Music Festival. Later this year, Universal Records will release Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas. Pictured are (back row, l-r): BMI’s Clay Bradley, John Luke Robertson, Sadie Robertson, Si Robertson, Kay Robertson, Missy Robertson, Jep Robertson and BMI’s… View Photo
Florida singer/songwriter Brooke Eden recently signed with BMI at their Nashville offices. Eden has opened for several major country acts including Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, and Alan Jackson and appeared on the seventh season of American Idol. She currently lives in Nashville and is working on her debut EP. View Photo
BMI executives recently dropped by the set of Conan in Burbank, California, to welcome recently affiliated writer Conan O'Brien to the BMI family. Pictured from left are Ray Yee, BMI Assistant Vice President, Film/TV Relations; Conan O'Brien; Philip Shrut, BMI Associate Director, Film/TV Relations; and Jimmy Vivino, Conan's bandleader and longtime BMI affiliate. O'Brien co-wrote the theme for his TBS… View Photo
London Native, Katy Tiz is gearing up for her upcoming album debut! The singer/songwriter visited BMI’s New York City Headquarters to sign on as an official member of BMI on March 25, 2013. Tiz is also signed with Lava Records/Universal Republic Records, and Warner Chappell Publishing. Her hit song, “Famous” has been making sound waves and was most recently featured… View Photo