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September/October 2008 ® A Bi-Monthly News Update for & B r OA d CASMt M US i C , i N CI.® Bulletinbmi.com , Jr. BMI Tops $900 Million Mark in Revenues To Be Honored As Icon MI earned more of music. BMI than $901 million in President & ank Williams, Jr. revenues for its 2008 CEO Del Bryant will be honored as fiscalB year, including its said, “BMI has a BMI Icon at the subsidiary Landmark Digital been extraordi- TM 56Hth annual Country Awards, Services, LLC . This is the narily successful the oldest awards ceremony first time any copyright or- in signing the saluting the genre’s top ganization has topped the brightest and music makers. The black-tie, $900 million mark for music most popular invitation-only gala recog- performance revenues, and new music nizing the past year’s most- represents a 7.2% percent creators across performed BMI country increase from the previous all genres, songs is set for November 11 fiscal year. BMI also set a building upon at the company’s Music Row historic high in royalty dis- a repertoire offices in . tributions, and will disperse that already in- The artists and songwrit- more than $786 million to the cludes the most ers named BMI Icons have songwriters, composers and beloved songs had “a unique and indelible copyright owners it repre- of America’s influence on generations of sents, an 8% percent increase legendary song- music makers.” Hank Wil- over the prior fiscal year. writers and composers.” innovative licensing solu- liams, Jr., who will be salut- Both figures represent Bryant pointed out that BMI tions to permit these compa- ed with an all-star musical milestones in royalty col- has consistently embraced nies to reach new audiences, tribute that evening, joins lection and distribution new media businesses that while assuring that creators an elite list of past honorees for the public performance use music, and developed continued on page 4 that includes legends , Merle Jacksons, T-Pain Take Center Stage at Urban Awards Haggard, , Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, MI saluted the world’s and Loretta premier r&b, rap and Lynn, along with multi- hip-hop songwriters, genre nobility the , Bproducers and publish- Isaac Hayes, Ray Davies, ers September 4 at its an- James Brown, Crosby, Stills nual Urban Awards. BMI & Nash, and President & CEO Del Bryant more. and Vice President, Writer/ Hank Williams, Jr.’s career Publisher Relations, Atlanta has profiled the aspirations, Catherine Brewton hosted trials and carousals of the the ceremony at the Wilshire everyman in an unabashedly Theatre in Beverly Hills. proud and instantly recog- T-Pain, one of the indus- nizable voice. Nicknamed try’s hottest / Pictured (l-r) are: BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; Icon honorees Tito, “Bocephus” by his legendary artists, earned the coveted Jackie, Randy and Marlon Jackson; and BMI Vice President Catherine Brewton. father Hank Williams, the Songwriter of the Year crown younger Williams’s waggish and shared the Producer of the Year honors went to Universal Music Publishing songs and roguish persona of the Year trophy with Beyoncé’s “,” Group secured the Publisher have unified through their crossover king Jonathan co-written by Ne-Yo, Amund of the Year title. celebration of rebellion. A sly “J.R.” Rotem and hip-hop Bjøerklund (TONO) and The night’s festivities continued on page 6 visionary . Song Espen Lind (TONO), while continued on page 6

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BMI Artists Poised for Big Night at 2008 Latin Grammys ® & MI artist/songwriters Album of the Year umbrella Person of the Year, and a captured a slew of the as producer of Café Tacvba’s presentation highlighting her 2008 Latin Grammy Sino and Juanes’ La Vida… achievements will be part of BULLETIN nominations, announced Es Un Ratico; and one nod in the Latin Grammy ceremony B Editor: Robbin Ahrold recently in . the Best Short Form Music in November. Estefan is the Vice President, Corporate 0.05 Latin music continues to Video field for Bajofondo’s first woman to receive the Communications and Marketing commandeer the mainstream “Pa’ Bailar” as a member of honor. Managing Editor: Howard Levitt spotlight, thanks to both the group. Jazz-infused /song- West Coast Editor: Hanna Pantle 130634&-'0/ established favorites and International star Juanes writer Ximena Sariñana also Nashville Editor: Kay Clary : Technology Editor: promising new voices. also garnered five nods. In earned three nominations, David F. Bills Assistant Editors: With six nominations, addition to Album of the while buzz artist Flex secured Elisabeth Dawson, Ellen Dawson, Café Tacvba garnered the Year and Best Male Pop two nods, including Best Jamil Walker most nods, boasting a Best Vocal Album nominations Urban Album for Te Quiero Design: Jenkins & Page Alternative Album nod for for La Vida…Es Un Ratico, and Best Urban Song for the The BMI Bulletin® is published by the Corporate Relations Department of Sino, Record of the Year and Juanes earned Record of the project’s title track. Rap-metal Broadcast Music, Inc., 320 West 57th Street, Best Alternative Song taps Year, Song of the Year and synergists Molotov also boast New York, NY 10019. President & CEO: Del R. Bryant, 320 West 57th Street, New York, for “Volver A Comenzar,” Best Short Form two nominations, including NY 10019; Corporate Secretary: Stuart Rosen, and Song of the Year and taps for “Me Enamora.” Best Rock Album and Best 320 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019; Treasurer: Angelo Bruno, 10 Music Square Best Rock Song props for Mexican singer/song- Rock Song for “Yofo.” East, Nashville, TN 37203. “Esta Vez,” along with a writer Additional BMI nominees Permission is hereby given to quote from or reprint any of the contents on the condition nomination in the coveted earned a four nominations: include Cachorro López, salsa that proper copyright credit is given to Album of the Year category. Record and Song of the Year legend Sergio George, Circo, the source. 2008 BMI Latin Icon for “El Presente” and Best BMI Latin Songwriters of the BMI®, BMI.com® and Broadcast Music, Inc.® are registered trademarks of Gustavo Santaolalla re- Alternative Album and Best Year Wisin & Yandel, Pepe Broadcast Music, Inc.

ceived five nominations. Long Form Music Video for Aguilar, Banda el Recodo, © 2008 BMI Prolific producer, musician her contribution to the MTV El Chapo, Freddie Martinez, and , Santaolalla Unplugged series. Marcos Witt, Humberto earned two nods in the Garcia and Belanova. BMI OFFICES New York th Record of the Year category, Gloria Estefan added three The 9 Annual Latin 320 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 as producer of Café Tacvba’s more nominations to her ca- Grammys are slated for (212) 586-2000 Fax: (212) 245-8986 “Volver A Comenzar” and reer collection. The Academy November 13 in Houston e-mail: [email protected] Juanes’ “Me Enamora”; two also dubbed her the 2008 Nashville and will be broadcast live on 10 Music Square East more nominations under the Latin Recording Academy Univision. ❏ Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 401-2000 Fax: (615) 401-2707 e-mail: [email protected] Los Angeles Kara DioGuardi To Join ‘’ Judges Panel 8730 Sunset Boulevard Third Floor West Los Angeles, CA 90069 rammy-nominated Aguilera’s “Ain’t No Other (310) 659-9109 Fax: (310) 657-6947 BMI songwriter Kara Man,” Clarkson’s “Walk e-mail: [email protected] Miami DioGuardi will sit Away” and Dion’s “Taking 1691 Michigan Ave alongside , Chances.” Suite 350 G Miami Beach, FL 33139 and Randy The newly installed fourth (305) 266-3636 Fax: (305) 266-2442 e-mail: [email protected] Jackson when the eighth judge on American Idol is Atlanta season of American Idol pre- confident she’ll find her niche 3340 Peachtree Road NE Suite 570 mieres in January, according within the bickering, ratings- Atlanta, GA 30326 to the Fox network. tested judges’ panel where the (404) 261-5151 Fax: (404) 816-5670 e-mail: [email protected] DioGuardi, who shared line between love and hate is BMI 2007 Pop Songwriter of blurred with every critique. 84 Harley House Marylebone Road the Year honors with Sean “I’m just gonna speak to London NW1 5HN Kara DioGuardi England Garrett, has had her songs Simon the way I speak to 011-44-207-486-2036 recorded by , everybody,” DioGuardi told the challenge.” Fax: 011-44-207-224-1046 e-mail: [email protected] , Gwen reporters during a telecon- “We are turning the heat Puerto Rico Stefani, , Faith ference Monday. “I’m just up on `Idol’ this year and are MCS Plaza Suite 208 Hill, gonna have my opinion, be thrilled to welcome Kara to 255 Ponce De Leon Ave. San Juan, PR 00917 and Pink, among others. honest and I don’t foresee the judges’ table,” said creator (787) 754-6490 Fax: (787) 753-6765 Her recent Top 40 hits in- any problems. I’m really ex- and executive producer Simon e-mail: [email protected] www.muzlink.com clude Stefani’s “Rich Girl,” cited about this, and up for Fuller in a statement. ❏ be part of the growing muzlink online community

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BMI Artists Dominate CMA Nominee List nods. also earned two nods: a Female he Country Music Bush and Byron Gallimore, and Lead” is up for Single of Vocalist of the Year nomina- Association an- along with Vocal Duo, Video the Year. tion and Musical Event of nounced nominees for and Musical Event of the Ace guitarist and crooner the Year nomination for her theT 2008 installment of the Year nominations. also earned work with legend Robert CMA Awards Wednesday, Carrie Underwood and two nominations, remaining Plant. September 10, and BMI garnered in the elite Entertainer and BMI songwriters Monty songwriters and artists over- more industry recogni- Male Vocalist of the Year Criswell, Rodney Clawson whelmingly populate the tion, mirroring their in- ranks. Perennial favorites and Wade Kirby earned a anticipated list, sweeping the creasing popularity, while Brooks & Dunn retained Song of the Year nomination Female Vocalist and of the joined Female their dominance, garnering for the poignant “I Saw God Year nominations and domi- Vocalist of the Year ranks nods in Album and Vocal Today,” while BMI trouba- nating numerous categories. for the first time. Reigning Duo of the Year categories. dour Lee Thomas Miller underscored Female Vocalist of the Year Trio Lady Antebellum also also boasts a nod in the their critically acclaimed Underwood gained another added more prestige to prestigious category for his year, counting an inaugu- nod in that category and their glowing breakout year, composition “You’re Gonna ral nod in the prestigious added an Album of the Year earning Vocal Group and Miss This.” Entertainer of the Year nomination for her sopho- New Artist of the Year nomi- The 42nd Annual CMA category among their five more release, . nations. ’s Awards will be broadcast nominations. The pair also Lambert joins Underwood success with critics and the live from the Sommet Center snagged a Single of the Year in the Female Vocalist of the industry remains potent, in Nashville, Wednesday, nod for the emotive “Stay,” Year category, and her fierce as the quartet scored Vocal Nov. 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m./ET) co-produced by Kristian composition “Gunpowder Group and Musical Event on ABC. ❏

$901 Million in Revenues continued from page 1 launched new tools permit- ting licensees to initiate and renew contracts, report mu- impressive $664 and the hospitality industry, sic use and pay license fees million in do- increased to a total of $97 online. BMI also dramati- mestic licens- million, accounting for ap- cally increased its royalty- ing income, an proximately 11% of BMI’s processing infrastructure to increase of 8% revenue. BMI’s New Media handle the explosion of mu- or $51 million revenues increased to a total sic reporting from its many over the prior of $15 million. Thanks to digital licensees, process- year. BMI’s growth in the mobile, social ing more than nine billion leadership networking and website feature audio performances in licensing categories, BMI now licenses during the year. The strate- the explosive more than 6,500 digital me- gic use of technology in all growth of dia properties, an increase of these initiatives permitted music in cable, of more than 50% over the BMI to grow its business satellite radio prior year. International while lowering overhead and satel- revenues were also an espe- to 11.7%, the lowest in the lite television cially bright spot, account- company’s history. brought in ing for $238 million, or more BMI’s fiscal year runs revenues of than 26% of BMI’s revenues. from July 1 to June 30. BMI’s and copyright owners are more than $208 million, During the year, BMI consolidated financial infor- fairly compensated. “Our accounting for more than extended its eCommerce mation includes Landmark pro-technology and pro- 23% of the company’s initiatives, significantly en- Digital ServicesTM, LLC, a business attitude has made consolidated revenue. hancing its business-to-busi- wholly owned subsidiary. it possible for BMI to con- Traditional broadcast radio ness tools for songwriters, Landmark provides ad- tinue to grow our revenues and television accounted composers, and copyright vanced audio-recognition more than 7% each year, for $340 million, or about owners, as well as its licens- products and services to on average over the past 10 38% of revenue. Growth ing customers. BMI added BMI, as well as third-party years, almost doubling our in revenues from the per- almost 30,000 new songwrit- clients, including content income in that period,” formance of music in retail ers and composers to its providers, copyright owners said Bryant. and service establishments, rolls, with the vast majority and consumers of music and BMI generated an including restaurants, bars joining online. The company digital entertainment. ❏

4 Jacksons, T-Pain Take Center Stage at Urban Awards continued from page 1 shared the Producer of the Year win thanks to indi- culminated with the presen- States’ best-selling single of vidually logging the most tation of BMI Icon honors 2007. producer credits on charting to the legendary Jacksons, One of pop music’s most songs over the past year. The whose achievements were influential quintets, The BMI Top Urban Producers celebrated with a musical Jacksons blazed a trail for list also included DJ Montay, tribute. Throughout the r&b and pop music, creat- Mr. ColliPark, Polow Da ceremony, the audience also ing a sound and musical Don, Rodney Jerkins, Soulja enjoyed live performances of image that is emulated Boy Tell’em and will.i.am. many of the award-winning to this day. Hailing from The Universal Music songs by music’s biggest Gary, Indiana, and formed Publishing Group earned stars, including Rick Ross, in 1966, the Jackson broth- the BMI Urban Publisher T-Pain, Lil’ Wayne, , ers — Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, of the Year trophy by scor- LLOYD, Mario, JoJo, Keri Marlon, Michael and, ing the highest percentage Hilson and Yung Berg. joining in 1976, younger of copyright ownership in T-Pain’s resounding claim brother Randy — were award songs. The publish- to the Songwriter of the Year a true American success ing giant’s 20 hits on the title is buoyed by his jaw- story, transcending race and most-performed list include

dropping seven contributions redefining the sound of pop “Throw Some D’s,” recorded 2008 Lester Cohen to BMI’s most-performed and r&b music. They were by Rich Boy featuring Polow list: “Bartender,” “Buy U a T-Pain shows off his Urban the first group to have their Da Don; Song of the Year Songwriter of the Year award. Drank (Shawty Snappin’),” first four singles hit number “Irreplaceable”; Flo Rida’s “Cyclone,” “Good Life,” “I’m reigning at the number 1 1, and they remain one of “Low” featuring T-Pain; a Flirt,” “Kiss Kiss,” “Low” spot on the Billboard Hot the most globally influen- “You,” recorded by LLOYD and “Shawty.” The past year 100 for ten consecutive tial pop and r&b groups featuring Lil’ Wayne, and found T-Pain everywhere, weeks. Co-penned by Ne- in history. The Jackson 5 ’s “Promise.” as he collaborated with hip- Yo, along with songwriters were inducted into the Rock In addition to the BMI hop elite including Yung Joc, Amund Bjøerklund and and Roll Hall of Fame in performance awards, trade Akon, Baby Bash, Kanye West, Espen Lind (both members 1997. In addition to being publication Billboard rec- R. Kelly, T.I., , of Norwegian performing premier recording and per- ognized the BMI-affiliated Flo Rida and Plies. Flo Rida’s right society TONO and forming artists, the Jacksons writers whose songs reached “Flow” featuring T-Pain be- represented in the U.S. by wrote multiple hits, in- number 1 on the R&B/Hip- came an international smash, BMI), and published by cluding the ’80s “Shake Hop Songs, Hot Rap Tracks, topping charts in a diverse EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc., Your Body (Down to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop slew of countries including Super Sayin’ Publishing and Ground),” “2300 Jackson and Hot 100 charts during Finland, Ireland and . Universal Music-Z Songs, Street,” “Can You Feel It,” the past year. Song of the Year Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” and “State of Shock.” A complete list of BMI “Irreplaceable” also topped was certified multi-platinum T-Pain, Jonathan “J.R.” Urban Award winners can be charts all over the world, and became the United Rotem and Kanye West found on bmi.com. ❏

Hank Williams, Jr. continued from page 1 rary honky-tonker embrace Williams’s songwriter and robust vocalist He wrote every song on that prolific legacy, citing him as a capable of conveying startling list alone. In addition to 10 definitive influence. emotion and making decep- no. 1 singles, he found main- Hosted by BMI Presi- tively ordinary characters stream success on the pop dent & CEO Del Bryant and shine, he boasts a catalog that charts and through penning Nashville Writer/Publisher includes honky tonk classics and performing the multiple VP Jody Williams, the 56th “All My Rowdy Friends Have Emmy award-winning theme Annual Country Awards will Settled Down,” “Country Boy to ; six recognize the songwriters Can Survive,” “Born to Boo- of Williams’s albums reached and publishers of the top gie,” “Dixie On My Mind,” platinum status, while 20 BMI country songs played “Family Tradition,” “Whiskey were certified gold and 13 on American radio and tele- Year, Country Publisher of Bent and Hell Bound” and reached the no. 1 spot on the vision during the previous the Year and Most Performed “.” Each com- charts. Today, a diverse slew year. BMI will also bestow Country Song of the Year, position represents a candid of artists spanning hard rap/ prestigious honors on the also known as the Robert J. piece of Williams himself: rocker Kid Rock to contempo- Country Songwriter of the Burton Award. ❏

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BMi tops $900 Million Mark in revenues BMi Artists Poised for Big Night at 2008

BMI earned more than $901 million in revenues for its 2008 fiscal Latin Grammys year, including its subsidiary Landmark Digital Services, LLCTM. BMI artist/songwriters captured a slew of the 2008 Latin Grammy Page 1. nominations, announced recently in Los Angeles. Page 2. Jacksons, t-Pain take Center Stage at Kara dioGuardi to Join ‘American idol’ Judges Panel Urban Awards Grammy-nominated BMI songwriter Kara DioGuardi will sit BMI saluted the world’s premier r&b, rap and hip-hop songwriters, alongside Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and when the producers and publishers September 4 at its annual Urban Awards. eighth season of American Idol premieres in January, according to Page 1. the Fox network. Page 2. Hank Williams, Jr. to Be Honored as icon BMi Artists dominate CMA Nominee List

Hank Williams, Jr. will be honored as a BMI Icon at the 56th annual The Country Music Association announced nominees for the 2008 Country Awards, the oldest awards ceremony saluting the genre’s installment of the CMA Awards Wednesday, September 10, and BMI top music makers. Page 1. songwriters and artists overwhelmingly populate the anticipated list, sweeping the Female Vocalist and of the Year nominations and dominating numerous categories. Page 4.

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