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February/March 2009 ® A Bi-Monthly News Update for & Composers BBROADCASTM MUSIC, IN C.I® Bulletinbmi.com Gamble & Huff To Be , Lil Wayne Win Big at Grammys Honored as Icons at BMI Pop Awards MI Alison annual ceremony, held on Krauss took home Sunday, February 8 in Los MI will honor preem- five Grammy Awards Angeles. The pair, along inent production and forB , her col- with producer and fellow songwriting team laboration with rock legend BMI songwriter T Bone GambleB & Huff as Icons at , during the Burnett, walked away with its 57th annual Pop Awards, Recording Academy’s 51st many of the night’s top slated for Tuesday, May 19 honors, including at the Beverly Wilshire Ho- and record of the year. tel in . Hosted With 26 awards, Krauss by BMI President & CEO remains the most-lauded Del Bryant and BMI Vice female artist in Grammy President & General Man- history. Overall, BMI song- ager, Writer/Publisher Rela- writers and composers took tions, Los Angeles, Barbara home almost 60 percent Lil Wayne Cane, the invitation-only of the evening’s honors, event will also honor the dominating virtually every solo performance and “Lol- songwriters and publishers category. lipop” received best rap of the past year’s most- Lil Wayne also enjoyed song honors. “Swagga Like performed pop songs in a big night, as he garnered Us,” featuring Wayne, BMI the United States. The eve- four Grammys: His Tha songwriters ning’s commendations will Carter III secured rap and T.I., along with Jay-Z, culminate with an all-star album of the year, while earned best rap performance musical tribute to Gamble Alison Krauss “A Milli” snagged best rap continued on page 6 & Huff. BMI Icons are selected World Copyright Summit Slated for because of their “unique and indelible influence on June 9-10 in Washington, DC generations of music mak- ers.” As BMI Icons, Gamble he 2009 World the NMPA, the Directors’ scheduled to be discussed, & Huff will join elite ranks Copyright Summit Guild and Writers Guild, and including new visions for that include the Jacksons, will be staged organizations representing creative businesses, cre- Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills & TJune 9-10, 2009 at the creators in the plastic arts. ators’ challenges in the Nash, , Merle Ronald Reagan Centre in In addition to providing digital era, weather forecast Haggard, Brian Wilson, Wil- Washington, DC. Organized networking opportunities on copyright climate, and lie Nelson, James Brown, by the International for those connected with valuing the creative eco- Ray Davies, , Confederation of Societies creative industries, the system. , and Hall & of Authors and Composers event will offer relevant An international cross- Oates. (CISAC) and supported by insight, strategy and de- section of creative industry Individually, they would Informa Telecoms & Media, bate. The two-day summit’s decision-makers and cre- have been giants, but to- the conference will explore tagline, “New Frontiers ators including composers, gether, Kenneth Gamble contemporary creative for Creators in the Market- film directors, songwriters, and Leon Huff became more industry issues spurred place,” encapsulates topics authors, screenwriters, and than giants: They became by the surge of the digital visual artists will attend. legends. As architects of the realm. Additional information Philadelphia soul dynasty BMI is one of ten U.S. regarding the 2009 World of the ’60s and ’70s, Gamble member organizations in Copyright Summit is available continued on page 6 CISAC, which also includes at copyrightsummit.com.❏

1 , , CeCe Winans ® Honored at Trailblazers of Gospel Celebration

MI recognized the BULLETIN contributions of gospel Editor: Robbin Ahrold pacesetters Twinkie Vice President, Corporate Clark, Donald Lawrence, Communications and Marketing B Managing Editor: Howard Levitt and CeCe Winans at the West Coast Editor: Hanna Pantle 10th Annual Trailblazers Nashville Editor: Kay Clary of Awards Technology Editor: David F. Bills Luncheon on Friday, January Assistant Editors: 16 in Nashville. Hosted by Elisabeth Dawson, Ellen Dawson, Jamil Walker BMI Vice President, Writer/ Design: Jenkins & Page Publisher Relations Catherine The BMI Bulletin® is published by the Brewton, the invitation-only Corporate Relations Department of celebration attracted gospel Broadcast Music, Inc., 320 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. President & CEO: Del music’s premier songwriters, R. Bryant, 320 West 57th Street, New York, recording artists and music NY 10019; Corporate Secretary: Stuart Rosen, 320 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019; industry executives, as well Treasurer: Angelo Bruno, 10 Music Square East, Nashville, TN 37203. as the genre’s legends. Pictured at the 2009 Trailblazers of Gospel ceremony are (l-r): BMI’s Permission is hereby given to quote from or Inspired live perfor- Catherine Brewton; ; BMI’s Wardell Malloy and, reprint any of the contents on the condition mances from a selection of peeking over his shoulder, Malik Levy; BMI President & CEO Del Bryant; that proper copyright credit is given to and The View’s Sherri Shepherd. the source. contemporary stars and gos- BMI®, BMI.com® and Broadcast Music, Inc.® pel powerhouses, including in recognition of their co- staples for , are registered trademarks of , Karen Clark- written hit “Never Would she has composed songs for Broadcast Music, Inc. Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Have Made It,” recorded by artists including Rev. James © 2009 BMI 2008 Trailblazers honoree Pastor Sapp on his critically Cleveland, , Donald , Is- acclaimed album Thirsty. Lawrence and the Tri-City BMI OFFICES rael Houghton, Kiki Sheard, Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark Singers, Esther Smith, James New York , DeWayne has enthralled listeners for Moss, Dave Hollister, , 320 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 Woods, Crystal Lewis, Lejune decades, both through her ac- and Mary J. Blige. (212) 586-2000 Fax: (212) 245-8986 Thompson, and Lalah Hatha- claimed solo work and lead- As a producer, songwriter, e-mail: [email protected] Nashville way paid homage to the hon- ership of gospel’s royal fami- choir director, and singer, 10 Music Square East orees. BMI President & CEO Donald Lawrence’s influ- Nashville, TN 37203 ly, The Clark Sisters. A skilled (615) 401-2000 Fax: (615) 401-2707 Del Bryant also presented an musician dubbed “Queen of ence on contemporary gospel e-mail: [email protected] award for Most Performed the B3 Hammond Organ,” music is unparalleled. His Los Angeles 8730 Sunset Boulevard Gospel Song of the Year to Clark also wields aerobatic starkly original work with Third Floor West Los Angeles, CA 90069 Stellar Award-winner and vocals matched by her sub- the multiple award-winning (310) 659-9109 Fax: (310) 657-6947 Grammy-nominated Pastor lime knack for composition. Tri-City Singers first revealed e-mail: [email protected] Marvin Sapp and his col- a rare and innovative artist Miami Clark boasts two Grammys, 1691 Michigan Ave laborator Matthew Brownie and in addition to penning continued on page 6 Suite 350 Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-5158 Fax: (305) 673-8287 e-mail: [email protected] LARAS Offers Membership Discount to BMI Affiliates Atlanta 3340 Peachtree Road NE Suite 570 Atlanta, GA 30326 he Latin Recording residents; and a special of- advantage of the discount, (404) 261-5151 Fax: (404) 261-5152 e-mail: [email protected] Academy (LARAS) fer of dual membership in please email the LARAS London is currently offering a the LARAS and National Membership department’s 84 Harley House Marylebone Road promotionalT discount off new Academy of Recording Arts Betty Del Rio at: London NW1 5HN England or renewing membership fees and Sciences (NARAS) is [email protected], 011-44-207-486-2036 exclusively for BMI affiliates. available for $150. Livys Cerna at: Fax: 011-44-207-224-1046 e-mail: [email protected] The Academy’s special rates These fees purchase [email protected], Puerto Rico for BMI songwriters, compos- one year of Academy or call (305) 576-0036. MCS Plaza Suite 208 ers, and publishers are deter- membership, but multi-year Additional information 255 Ponce De Leon Ave. San Juan, PR 00917 mined by geography: $85 for packages are also available. on the Latin Recording (787) 754-6490 Fax: (787) 753-6765 United States and Europe resi- For more information on Academy is available at e-mail: [email protected] dents; $50 for Latin American different packages or to take www.grammy.com/latin/. ❏

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Heidi Newfield Leads List of BMI ACM Nominees

he Academy of nominations, which also as well, an- feature top female vocalist including a pick nounced nominees and video of the year taps. for producer of forT the organization’s 44th also boasts three the year. annual awards Wednesday, nominations. In addition to Miranda February 11 in Nashville, vying with Underwood for Lambert, Taylor with Heidi Newfield leading the entertainer of the year Swift, Sugarland, the pack of BMI nominees, crown, he counts top male , underscoring the success vocalist and vocal event of the Lost Trailers, of her solo debut with five the year nods among his Jake Owen, and nominations, including top nomination tally. Perennial video director female vocalist, and single favorites Brooks & Dunn Trey Fanjoy all and song of the year for secured a top vocal duo garnered two “Johnny & June.” Jamey nomination along with nominations Johnson garnered four nom- a vocal event of the year each. Singer- Heidi Newfield inations, including top new nod for “Cowgirls Don’t songwriter James male vocalist and song and Cry,” which also snagged Otto also earned ’s “I Saw God single of the year nods for individual nominations two nods for top new male Today.” his co-written hit “In Color.” for Ronnie Dunn and Kix vocalist and song of the year Fans will vote for top Brooks as producers of the as co-writer Jamey Johnson’s new male vocalist, top new counts an entertainer of the song. Producer Tony Brown “In Color.” Hit songwriter Lee female vocalist, and top new year nod among her three garnered three nominations Thomas Miller contributed vocal duo at GACTV.com, two compositions in the song where the polls will open , of the year ranks: The third co- Friday, February 13 and close Thursday, March 5. The To Enter Country Hall of Fame writer of Johnson’s “In Color,” Miller also co-penned Trace winners in each of the three Adkins’s hit “You’re Gonna categories will be announced Miss This.” Additional song of on March 9 and will then the year nominee composers proceed to compete in a new include Stephony Smith for ACM category, Top New “Johnny & June,” Wynn Artist. Varble for ’s The Academy of Country “Waitin’ on a Woman,” and Music Awards ceremony is Rodney Clawson, Monty slated for Sunday, April 5 at Criswell, and Wade Kirby for 8 p.m. EST. ❏

Key West Fest Sets Show Lineup

he 14th Annual Key Angels Music and West Songwriters benefiting the Muzak Heart Festival will take & Soul Foundation, the placeT April 29 through event is a favorite of Key May 3, 2009, offering West locals and live music eclectic show lineups that aficionados from across introduce crowds to the the country. This year, faces, voices and stories Nashville Songwriter Hall behind the songs. The of Fame members Paul 2009 JOHN RUSSELL festival features more than Overstreet, Bob DiPiero and The Country Music Association has announced that longtime BMI 100 top songwriters and Dennis Morgan will attend affiliates Roy Clark and Barbara Mandrell will join the Country revolves around five days the festival for the first Music Hall of Fame this year. Clark will enter the hall in the “Career Achieved National Prominence Between World War II and 1975” and nights of more than 20 time. category, while Mandrell will be the fifth artist inducted in the free concerts, staged at an The complete roster “Career Achieved National Prominence Between 1975 and the array of the island’s most of confirmed 2009 Key Present” field, established in 2005. Pictured are (l-r): BMI Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Roy Clark and Barbara Mandrell, with popular drinking holes and West Songwriters Festival fellow 2009 inductee Charlie McCoy. hot spots. performers includes Rhett Presented by Better continued on page 6

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Gamble & Huff continued from page 1 Key West continued from page 4 Strong Survive,” the incom- parable Soul Train theme Akins, Sherrie Austin, Chris “The Sound of Philadelphia” Barron, Bonnie Bishop, and “If You Don’t Know Camp, Chuck Cannon, Kim Me By Now,” first recorded Carnes, Rodney Clawson, by Harold Melvin and the Cliff Cody, Mary Dana, Blue Notes and later cov- Courtney Dashe, Dallas ered by Simply Red, whose Davidson, Bob DiPiero, version garnered Gamble Dillon Dixon, Marty & Huff their first Grammy. Dodson, Scotty Emerick, Together, the duo boasts an Connie Harrington, James astounding 86 BMI Pop and Dean Hicks, Megan James, R&B Awards. “” Chuck Jones, Mark Jones, has earned 3 million perfor- Luke Laird, David Lee, mances, while “When Will I Marjory Lee, Jon Mabe, Raul See You Again” and “You’ll Malo, The Massacoustics, Never Find Another Love Wendell Mobley, Kip Moore, Like Mine” have both gen- Alissa Moreno, Dennis erated more than 4 million Morgan, Shawn Mullins, performances, and “If You Tim Nichols, Oakleaf, Paul Don’t Know Me By Now” Overstreet, Anna Owens, has amassed more than 7 mil- Dave Pahanish, Billy Panda, lion performances. Gamble & Bobby Pinson, Molly Reed, Huff are also members of the The Roys, Kylie Sackley, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Aaron Sherz, James Slater, and Huff composed and the strength of co-written Songwriters Hall of Fame, Sunny Sweeney, Lisa Torres, produced landmark work classics that include The and recipients of the Record- Wynn Varble, Fred Wilhelm, by their Philly International O’Jays’ “For the Love of ing Academy’s prestigious D. Vincent Williams, Blake Records artists as well as oth- Money,” “Love Train” and Trustees Award. Wise, and Nicole Witt. More ers, including the O’Jays, Lou “Use ta Be My Girl,” The In addition to the Icon, names will be announced Rawls, Jerry Butler, Harold Three Degrees’ “When Will I BMI will recognize Song, shortly. Melvin and the Blue Notes, See You Again,” Billy Paul’s Songwriter and Publisher of Additional Information Dusty Springfield, Wilson “Me and Mrs. Jones,” Lou the Year, along with about the festival is Pickett and many more. The Rawls’s “You’ll Never Find the recipient of the BMI available at www. pair has accumulated 22 gold Another Love Like Mine,” Foundation’s keywestsongwritersfestival. and 8 platinum on Jerry Butler’s “Only the Scholarship. ❏ com. ❏

Grammys continued from page 1 Trailblazers continued from page 2

by a duo or group. country song. Estelle (PRS) capable of musical brilliance industry accolades comprising Neo acoustic-soul artist and Kanye West’s “Ameri- and authentic Christian numerous Grammy, Stellar, (PRS) earned the best can Boy” took home best praise, while his work as a and Dove Awards. Her work new artist crown, while the rap/sung collaboration, and producer emboldened proj- with her brother in duo BeBe title track from her debut Duffy’s (PRS) celebrated ects by gospel icons includ- & CeCe Winans expanded the album, Chasing Pavements, debut Rockferry was named ing fellow honoree Twinkie boundaries of gospel music garnered best female pop best pop vocal album. Béla Clark, Kirk Franklin, and and welcomed new listeners vocal performance. Country Fleck and the Flecktones Karen Clark Sheard. The into its fold, while her solo vocal powerhouse Carrie earned best pop instru- recipient of numerous BMI projects reintroduced an artist Underwood’s chart-topper mental album for Jingle All Christian and , comfortable with evolution “Last Name” was named the Way, while the Eagles Lawrence has also penned and the spotlight. Winans best female country vocal “I Dreamed There Was No songs for The Clark Sisters, has created a thick catalog of performance, while Sug- War” secured best pop in- the Tri-City Singers, his own compositions, including BMI arland’s “Stay” garnered strumental performance. well-received solo projects, Christian Award-winning trophies for best country A complete list BMI 2009 and more. song “Say a Prayer,” “Addic- performance by a duo or Grammy winners is avail- CeCe Winans’s career has tive Love,” “Well Alright,” group with vocals and best able at www.bmi.com. ❏ generated a trove of top-shelf “Pray,” and many more. ❏

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Alison Krauss, Lil Wayne Win Big at Grammys Twinkie Clark, Donald Lawrence, CeCe Winans

BMI songwriter Alison Krauss took home five Grammy Awards for Honored at Trailblazers of Gospel Celebration Raising Sand, her collaboration with rock legend Robert Plant, during BMI recognized the contributions of gospel pacesetters Twinkie ’s 51st annual ceremony, held on Sunday, Clark, Donald Lawrence, and CeCe Winans at the 10th Annual February 8 in Los Angeles. Page 1. Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon on Friday, January 16 World Copyright Summit Slated for in Nashville. Page 2. June 9-10 in Washington, DC LARAS Offers Membership Discount to BMI Affiliates

The 2009 World Copyright Summit will be staged June 9-10, 2009 at The Latin Recording Academy (LARAS) is currently offering the Ronald Reagan Centre in Washington, DC. Page 1. a promotional discount off new or renewing membership fees exclusively for BMI affiliates. Page 2. Gamble & Huff To Be Honored as Icons at BMI Pop Awards Heidi Newfield Leads List of BMI ACM Nominees The announced nominees for the BMI will honor preeminent production and songwriting team organization’s 44th annual awards Wednesday, February 11 in Gamble & Huff as Icons at its 57th annual Pop Awards, slated for Nashville, with Heidi Newfield leading the pack of BMI nominees. Tuesday, May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Page 4. Page 1. Key West Fest Sets Show Lineup

The 14th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival will take place April 29 through May 3, 2009. Page 4.

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