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Songwriters Kelly Willis, Chip Taylor and Shawn Phillips Tell Tales at SXSW BMI Panel

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BMI presented popular SXSW panel Songwriters Tell Tales Thursday, March 13, at the Austin Convention Center. Moderated by BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville Jody Williams, the in-depth discussion delved into the business and art of both intellectually and lucratively successful songwriting. The panel relied on a diverse hive of creative minds, including Kelly Willis, Shawn Phillips and Chip Taylor. More…


From News, posted 3.18.08

Americana Music Elite Gather at BMI Nashville for AMA Announcement Party

Roots music aficionados and creators gathered in BMI Nashville's main lobby on June 15 to hear Americana giants Steve Earle and Allison Moorer announce the 2006 Americana Music Association Awards nominees. The packed house enjoyed margaritas and tapas, while the audience's ears feasted on the music of the AMA nominees drifting from the speakers.


From News, posted 6.25.06

Carrie Rodriguez Joins BMI Family

Newcomer Carrie Rodriguez stopped by the BMI New York office recently to sign some paper work. Rodriguez is an accomplished fiddle player who was discovered at Austin's South by Southwest music convention in 2001 by legendary BMI songwriter Chip Taylor. The pair's second album of duets entitled The Trouble With Humans is due out in September. Their first album, Let's Leave This Town, is…


From News, posted 8.21.03

Chip Taylor, Carrie Rodriguez: The Next Big (Wild) Thing

Legendary BMI singer/songwriter Chip Taylor, best know for writing such rock and country classics as "Wild Thing," "Angel of the Morning" and "Son of a Rotten Gambler," stopped by the BMI New York office recently with newcomer Carrie Rodriguez to perform some songs. Chip and Carrie played a short set for BMI executives and staff, debuting several new songs including "Memphis, Texas" and "Confessions…


From News, posted 4.29.03

Americana Music Conference Kicks-off with Chip Taylor

The second Americana Music Association Conference, held November 1-3 in Nashville, brought together a knockout triple-bill of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Chip Taylor and Paul Thorn for an opening night reception and concert hosted by BMI. Among the highlights at the Belcourt Theatre were presentations to Taylor from BMI (a six Million-Air certificate for…


From News, posted 11.12.01

Chip Taylor

BMI songwriter Chip Taylor (center), who penned the classic "Angel of the Morning," is seen here at an album release party held at the Cross Keys of Chelsea in London celebrating his forthcoming album, Black and Blue America. Taylor was presented with a Gold Disc from EMI Music Publishing's Bob Clifford and a Million-Air Certificate from BMI's Phil Graham for more than 6 million broadcast performances. Originally…


From News, posted 8.02.01

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