Thirty-seven years ago nobodyeven heard of a Country music award. But that was before BMI became involved. Now today there are Country music charts... royalties for writers, publishers... and, of course, awards. BMI would like to congratulate the writers ofthe 94 BMI Country songs, mostperformedfrom April 1, 1975 to March 31, 1976. Peter Allen Don Goodman Ira Louvin Jim Rushing Bill Anderson Greg Gordon Vince Matthews Troy Seals Jeff Barry Bill Graham Bob McDill Whitey Shafer Rory Bourke Kelli Haggard Hugh Moffatt Billy Sherrill Roger Bowling Merle Haggard Chips Moman 3 Awards L. Russell Brown 4 Awards Willie Nelson Shel Silverstein Boudleaux Bryant Tom T. HaH 2 Awards Carole Smith Larry Butler 3 Awards Michael Nesmith Myra Smith Wayne Carson Linda Hargrove Peter Noah Joe South Larry Cheshier 3 Awards Kenny O’Dell Mike Stoller Jerry Chesnut Larry Henley 2 Awards Glenn Sutton Johnny Christopher Wayland Holyfield Bonnie Owens Billy Swan Hank Cochran Jay Huguely Dolly Parton 3 Awards Jessi Colter Markjames 3 Awards JamesTaylor 2 Awards SonnyJames Ben Peters ConwayTwitty Sonny Curtis Waylonjennings 3 Awards 2 Awards Charlie Daniels 3 Awards Brian Potter JimWebb Danny Darst Will Jennings Curly Putman Kent Westberry Mac Davis Sammyjohns Jerry Reed Sterling Whipple A1 Dexter KevinJohnson (APRA) Don Reid Hank Williams Johnny Duncan George Jones 2 Awards 2 Awards Wayne Duncan Vivian Keith Allen Reynolds NorroWilson Bobby Emmons Murry Kellum Billy Ray Reynolds BobbyWood Phil Everly Kris Kristofferson John Rostill (PRS) Neil Young Donna Fargo 2 Awards 2 Awards Dennis Lambert John Farrar (PRS) Jack Lebsock 2 Awards Jerry Leiber Irwin BMI Freddy Fender Levine Lefty Frizzell Margaret Lewis BROADCAST MUSIC INCORPORATED James Gilreath Charlie Louvin The world’s largest performing rights organization..