BMI’s Grammy-winning artist Lainey Wilson – who is currently nominated for seven ACM Awards including “Entertainer of the Year” – marked a significant milestone in her career yesterday (3/27) at the historic Bradley’s Barn, by celebrating her latest No. One chart toppers “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” and “4x4xU.” More than …
Read More »Tucker Wetmore Celebrates His First #1
BMI welcomed the music industry and UMG Nashville/EMI Nashville breakout artist Tucker Wetmore into its lobby on Tuesday (3/25) to celebrate his debut chart-topper and PLATINUM-certified single “Wind Up Missin’ You.” The celebration reunited Wetmore with co-writer Thomas Archer (BMI) and co-writer/producer Chris LaCorte (SESAC), as the group commemorated Archer’s …
Read More »BMI Buzz Showcase Is Back!
BMI revitalized its longstanding BMI Buzz showcase last night (2/03) at its new location, Bobby’s Idle Hour Tavern, featuring Gloria Anderson, Jack McKeon and Aniston Pate. The series puts promising up-and-coming songwriters who are prime for a publishing deal on display with three-song sets. Launched in 2008, the renowned series …
Read More »Bailey Zimmerman Celebrates Two Number Ones
BMI welcomed music collaborators and industry contributors to its Nashville office on Tuesday (10/22) to celebrate CMA New Artist of the Year nominee and Atlantic/Warner Music Nashville artist Bailey Zimmerman and his latest hits, “Where It Ends” and “Religiously.” Both singles hail from his debut album Religiously, which marked the …
Read More »Kenny Chesney Celebrates 36 Number Ones
BMI welcomed industry friends to celebrate one of Warner Music Nashville’s most consistent hitmakers Kenny Chesney for his 36th No. One hit “Take Her Home” at BMI’s Nashville location on Monday afternoon (10/14). Chesney was reunited with songwriters Michael Hardy (BMI), Zach Abend (BMI), Hunter Phelps (ASCAP), and co-producer Buddy …
Read More »Parker McCollum Celebrates 4 Number Ones
BMI opened the doors of its Nashville location to celebrate MCA Nashville hitmaker Parker McCollum’s fourth No. One Platinum-certified hit “Burn It Down,” on Wednesday afternoon (9/25). The CMA “Song Of the Year” nominated song reunited McCollum with his co-writers, The Love Junkies, which includes 2024 Nashville Songwriters Hall of …
Read More »Ashley Cooke Celebrates Her First Number One
BMI brought a packed house to Monday Night Brewing Preservation Co. on Wednesday (8/14) to celebrate Big Loud Records/Back Block Music artist Ashley Cooke’s first-ever No. One hit “your place” from her debut album, shot in the dark. The single, which won Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at the …
Read More »John Oates To Be Honored With BMI’s Troubadour Award
BMI will recognize music legend, and Nashvillian, John Oates, for his mastery of the American musical landscape by presenting him with its coveted Troubadour Award on Sept. 16th. The prestigious accolade recognizes a songwriter who has made a profound impact on the creative community as their craft continues to set …
Read More »Dylan Scott Celebrates His 4th Number One
ASCAP, along with BMI and SESAC, hosted members of the music community, friends, and family to celebrate Curb Records artist Dylan Scott’s #1 hit, “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)” last night at Cannery Hall’s Row One Stage in Nashville. Written by Scott, Matt Alderman (SESAC), Josh Melton (BMI), …
Read More »Nate Smith Celebrates Two Big Number One Songs
It was a doubly memorable evening Monday night for Sony Music Nashville artist Nate Smith as ASCAP, along with BMI, hosted industry peers, friends, and family to celebrate his #1 multi-week hit, “Whiskey On You” and his 10 consecutive week #1 hit, “World On Fire” at Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole …
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