BMI’s Riley Green celebrated the success behind his third No. 1 hit, “Different ‘Round Here (feat. Luke Combs),” as the industry gathered on top of BMI’s Nashville rooftop yesterday (4/24). Hosted by BMI and ASCAP, the Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment artist was joined by his co-writers Randy Montana (BMI), Jonathan Singleton (ASCAP), and executive producers Scott Borchetta and Jimmy Harnen. Additionally, Green was surprised with a Platinum plaque for the chart-topping duet. The event was emceed by BMI’s Clay Bradley and sponsored by Studio Bank. Kari Barnhart made a special donati ..read more

BMI is again very proud of its songwriters who were singled out for induction and cited as award-recipients by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in an announcement Sunday night during an airing of ABC’s American Idol. Among this year’s class of inductees in the Performer Category is legendary R&B, soul and funk band, Kool & The Gang, responsible for such hits as “Ladies’ Night,” “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Fresh,” “Jungle Boogie” and many more. The Musical Influence Award is being posthumously given to blues and R&B pioneer Big Mama Thornton, whose songs like “Ball ‘n’ Chain,” “They ..read more

I was on a music business panel when an aspiring artist raised her hand. She said that as a working mom she did not have the time she believed she needed to propel her career. How could she possibly achieve her goals? I told her that we cannot manufacture more time; it is a limited resource. There are only so many hours in the day and so many days in a lifetime. It is up to us to parse out our hours and our days in ways that support our priorities. We all have responsibilities and demands on our time and energy. To avoid getting derailed from my goal, I need to prioritize and be clear that I a ..read more

BMI singer/songwriter Tyler James Bellinger helped kick off the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2024 Hospitality Gala held recently at the Marriott Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago. The event attracted hotel executives from across the state who were treated to an inspirational performance from Bellinger, who appeared on NBC’s Songland and whose songs have amassed more than 50 million streams on Apple Music and Spotify. The Nashville-based songwriter also co- wrote the song that is featured in Pepsi’s current global television campaign. The Hospitality Gala is IHLA’s premier soci ..read more

Coachella 2024 - Weekend 2: April 19-21. Click here for more information ..read more

Coachella 2024 - Weekend 2: April 19-21. Click here for more information ..read more

On April 16, BMI kicked off the sixth season of its signature series, Rooftop On The Row, presented by George Dickel, with GRAMMY award-winner Colbie Caillat and Red Street Records artist Ryan Larkins. Hundreds gathered underneath the city skyline atop BMI’s Nashville office for free entertainment, music, and drinks provided by the night’s sponsors Delta Air Lines, ONErpm, Texas Roadhouse, Topo Chico, White Claw, and Gallagher Insurance. DJ Smoke set the tone for the evening as BMI’s Mason Hunter introduced Larkins to the stage, where he performed “Man That Holds the Beer,” his recent single ..read more

Coachella 2024 - Weekend 2: April 19-21. Click here for more information ..read more

Read in English. BMI anunció el lanzamiento de un nuevo tablero dinámico de regalías (Royalty Dashboard) como parte de un plan de crecimiento más amplio para mejorar la experiencia de servicio a sus afiliados. En un lugar destacado de la rediseñada plataforma de Servicios en línea (OLS, por sus siglas en inglés), este panel interactivo brinda a los autores y compositores de BMI una forma más ágil y transparente de ver sus estados de cuenta y obtener más información sobre sus ganancias. Por primera vez, los afiliados de BMI tendrán una vista totalmente interactiva de sus estados de cuenta de re ..read more

Leer en Español. BMI has announced the launch of a new dynamic Royalty Dashboard as part of a broader growth plan to enhance its overall affiliate customer service experience. Featured in the newly redesigned Online Services Platform (OLS), the interactive Dashboard gives BMI songwriters and composers a more streamlined and transparent way to view their statements and gain greater insights into their earnings than ever before. For the first time, BMI affiliates will have a fully interactive view of their royalty statements, giving easier access and a deeper understanding of what is driving the ..read more