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Gary LeVox: what makes a good song

Captured at BMI Country Awards 2003

Our Cups Runneth Over: BMI Toasts Rascal Flatts

BMI caught up with touring titans Rascal Flatts at the band’s show in front of thousands Thursday, September 18 in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to care packages, the guys received a load of shiny BMI no. 1 award cups, reflecting their consistent domination of the charts. Pictured backstage are (l-r): BMI’s Clay Bradley, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and


From News, posted 10.30.08

November Acoustic Lounge Offers Something for Everyone

BMI presented four outstanding singer/songwriters at the November edition of the Acoustic Lounge, featuring the unique talent of Katrina Parker, Josh Allan, Paul O'Connor and Lucy Schwartz. From uplifting ditties and emotive love ballads, to heart-wrenching hymns, this concert had something for everyone. Shown after the…


From News, posted 11.09.06

‘Fast Cars & Freedom’ Races to #1

BMI songwriter Wendell Mobley was honored with a party staged at the Music Row offices of his publisher Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., where his hit "Fast Cars and Freedom" was celebrated for taking the top position on the charts. Co-written by Neil Thrasher and Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, and produced by Mark Bright and Marty Williams, the song…


From News, posted 8.30.05

Rascal Flatts ‘Bless the Broken Road’ on Journey to #1

Rascal Flatts and BMI Award-winning songwriters Bobby E. Boyd and Marcus Hummon were center stage during a party hosted by BMI in honor of their #1 hit, "Bless the Broken Road." Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member Jeff Hanna, who co-wrote the song, was recovering from the flu and unable to attend.


From News, posted 3.21.05

Rascal Flatts Reaches ACM Summit with ‘I’m Movin’ On’

Rascal Flatts claimed two victories at the 38th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, held for the first time at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas (5/21). The trio -- BMI-affiliated bassist/keyboardist Jay DeMarcus, and lead vocalist Gary LeVox and guitarist Joe Don Rooney -- earned the title Top Vocal Group and collected the Song of the Year…


From News, posted 5.22.03

They Like To Spend

Industry friends and fans filled Nashville's Douglas Corner Café to congratulate songwriters Jeffrey Steele and Danny Wells on their #1 hit "These Days" (2/26). The crowd included celebrants from the song's team of publishers --Gottahaveable Music, Irving Music, Songs of Teracel, Songs of Windswept Pacific and Sony/ATV Tree -- and producers Mark Bright and Marty Williams. Recorded by Lyric Street artists


From News, posted 3.07.03

Rascal Flatts

Lyric Street recording artists Rascal Flatts - Jay DeMarcus, Gary Levox and Joe Don Rooney - hosted a block party on Nashville's Music Row (7/24) to offer a first listen of their new project, Melt, due in stores October 29. The trio also took the opportunity to present Ed Benson, CMA's Executive Director, with a platinum plaque of their self-titled debut…


From News, posted 6.30.02

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