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LIL WAYNE TO BE NAMED A BMI ICON AT THE 2023 BMI R&B/HIP-HOP AWARDS

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will present the 5x GRAMMY® award-winning superstar rapper, executive and philanthropist Lil Wayne with the BMI Icon Award at the 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 6. BMI's highest honor will recognize Wayne's illustrious career spanning over 20 years and his incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. The evening will also celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, paying tribute to its legacy and continued influence on music creators and fans across multiple generations. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, the private event will be held at LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach.

Key Points: 
  • "As a legend and superstar of Hip-Hop, Lil Wayne is synonymous with the genre.
  • Throughout his years with BMI, Wayne has received 52 BMI Awards as well as being named R&B/Hip Hop Songwriter of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013.
  • He also received College Song of the Year at the BMI London Awards in 2009 for his track "Down."
  • As the 2023 honoree, Lil Wayne joins an elite group of music creators who have received BMI's highest honor.

GOSPEL GREATS TAMELA AND DAVID MANN AND DR. BOBBY JONES TO BE HONORED AT THE 2023 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor Gospel superstars Tamela and David Mann and Dr. Bobby Jones at its 22nd Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards to be held at Flourish Atlanta on March 30th. The inspirational ceremony will recognize the impact that the three legendary entertainers have made on the genre and beyond and pay tribute to the songwriters and publishers behind the best in Gospel music. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.

Key Points: 
  • The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
  • "BMI is thrilled to be back in Atlanta celebrating the best in Gospel music," said Brewton.
  • Through song and praise, they deliver inspirational messages of hope, faith and goodwill to music lovers around the world.
  • For more information on the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, visit www.bmi.com/genres/gospel and use hashtag #BMIGospel on social.