BMI has posted an excerpt of Stevie’s BMI Icon Award acceptance speech. In the short clip, Stevie talks about her early days in Salt Lake City and Arcadia (California) and writing her first songs.
Category: BMI Pop Awards
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VIDEO: Stevie records 17 ‘fan favorite’ demos in Nashville
Stevie revealed last night at the BMI Pop Awards that she has recorded 17 new songs. While browsing YouTube, she found at least 25 of her old demos dating back to the late 1960s, choosing 18 “fan favorites” to record during her recent recording sessions with Dave Stewart in Nashville. Stevie has dubbed this collection of songs her “24-Karat Gold Songs,” which refers to a demo of the same name. The elusive song “24-Karat Gold” has been circulating in the fan community for years. It is unknown whether “24-Karat Gold” was one of the 17 new songs that Stevie recorded or the newly-recording songs are for Fleetwood Mac, a solo project, or both. Watch the entire interview below.
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Stevie shares poem, guitar that inspired her songwriting
(Photo: Lester Cohen / WireImage) (Photo: Lester Cohen / WireImage) Stevie shared an old poem by Lord Byron, “When We Two Parted,” when she accepted her Pop Icon last night at BMI Pop Awards ceremony. Stevie also shared a photo of herself from her early years, which can been seen at the bottom of the poem. She also brought the Goya guitar, on which she has written many songs, that her late parents presented to her for her 16th birthday. Stevie told the audience how these personal effects inspired her to write songs.
Here is a transcription of the Lord Byron poem that appears in the above picture. Stevie omitted and changed some lines from the original poem to adapt it to her style.
When we two parted
In love and in tears
Half-broken hearted
Too severe for our years
Pale grew your cheeks and
Colder your kiss
Truly it foretold
Sorrow – like this.For…
In love we met
In silence I grieve
That my heart would forget
My spirit deceive
If I should meet thee
After long years –
How should I greet thee…
In silence and tears?Written by
Stevie Nicks…(The rest of the picture is obstructed and presumably mentions Lord Byron.)
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VIDEO: Stars pay tribute to Stevie Nicks at BMI Pop Awards
BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane; Vanessa Carlton; Lady Antebellum; Shakira; BMI Icon Stevie Nicks; BMI President Del Bryant; Co-Songwriter of the Year winner Adam Levine; Sheryl Crow; and BMI CEO Mike O’Neill at the 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards, held May 13, 2014 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. (Photo: Lester Cohen/WireImage) Shakira, Adam Levine, Sheryl Crow and Lady Antebellum were among the stars who paid tribute to singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks at the BMI Pop Awards ceremony in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday night (May 13, 2014).
The Fleetwood Mac star was feted with the Icon Award during the songwriting ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, and a number of artists took to the stage during the show to honour Nicks by performing some of her most famous songs. Maroon 5 frontman Levine teamed up with Crow to perform Leather and Lace, country stars Lady Antebellum played Rhiannon, singer Vanessa Carlton gave an interpretation of Dreams, while Shakira sang Landslide.
Upon accepting the award, Nicks told the audience, “This is one of the best nights of my life. We are reporters – we songwriters write songs about life, not just love… I wrote my first song when I was 15 and a half, and this is what you have to look forward to if you really want to do this.”
Other awards went to Levine, who was named Songwriter of the Year along with Ryan Lewis and his collaborator Macklemore, and producer/songwriter Jeff Bhasker. The Lumineers’ Ho Hey was named Song of the Year, while other featured tracks included Thrift Shop by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Roar by Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake’s Mirrors, and I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift.
CBS News Interview with Stevie
http://youtu.be/7KlEcm-GPWk
Shakira performs ‘Landslide’ at the BMI Pop Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl0_N0D6QM0
Stevie departs the BMI Pop Awards, tries to avoid the paparazzis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wbdX6nv_tY
MSN Entertainment / Wednesday, May 14, 2014
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PHOTOS: BMI honors Stevie Nicks with Icon Award
[slideshow_deploy id=’15777′]Broadcast Music, Inc. was proud to honor the songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed pop songs at the 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on May 13, 2014.
Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks received the BMI Icon Award in recognition of her unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers. As the 2014 BMI Icon Award recipient, Nicks joins an elite list of past honorees that includes Paul Simon, Carole King, David Foster, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, the Jacksons, Carlos Santana, Dolly Parton and others.
“This is one of the best nights of my life,” Nicks said upon accepting her award, going on to poignantly capture the craft for which she was honored, “We are reporters – we songwriters write songs about life, not just love.” Nicks added, “I want to thank Del. This is so important to me. To all of you here, all of you songwriters and artists, I wrote my first song when I was 15 1/2 and this is what you have to look forward to if you really want to do this. Go for it, be determined, don’t let anyone get in your way … Bring the fun back!”
The night included a special star-studded musical tribute to Nicks, featuring Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, the incomparable Sheryl Crow, country music trio Lady Antebellum, piano-playing chanteuse Vanessa Carlton and the multi-talented Shakira. Levine and Crow combined their breathtaking talent to deliver a mesmerizing rendition of Nicks’ “Leather & Lace,” Lady Antebellum commandeered “Rhiannon,” Carlton wowed the audience with “Dreams” and Shakira serenaded with “Landslide.”
Other songwriters honored included Adam Levine, Ryan Lewis, Jeff Bhasker and Ben Haggerty, who all earned the coveted BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year title. Each penned three songs on the most-performed list. Levine composed Maroon 5’s “Daylight,” “Love Somebody” and “One More Night.” Lewis and Haggerty co-wrote Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Can’t Hold Us,” “Same Love” and “Thrift Shop.” Bhasker co-penned Fun.’s “Carry On” and “Some Nights,” and P!nk’s “Just Give Me A Reason.”
Jeremy Fraites and Wesley Schultz of the Lumineers clinched the BMI Pop Song of the Year honor for co-writing “Ho Hey.”
With 15 songs among the year’s most performed, Sony/ATV Publishing claimed the prestigious BMI Pop Publisher of the Year crystal.
The 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards were hosted by BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Barbara Cane, BMI CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI President Del Bryant.
Here is a complete list of 2014 BMI Pop Award winners:
Song of the Year
“Ho Hey”
Jeremy Fraites
Wesley Schultz
The LumineersSongwriters of the Year
Jeff Bhasker
“Carry On”
“Just Give Me a Reason”
“Some Nights”Ben Haggerty
“Can’t Hold Us”
“Same Love”
“Thrift Shop”Adam Levine
“Daylight”
“Love Somebody”
“One More Night”Ryan Lewis
“Can’t Hold Us”
“Same Love”
“Thrift Shop”Publisher of the Year
SONY/ATV Music Publishing
(EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Ballad, Sony/ATV Countryside, Sony/ATV Tree)“As Long as You Love Me”
“Carry On”
“Clarity”
“Cruise Remix”
“Feel This Moment”
“I Knew You Were Trouble”
“Just Give Me a Reason”
“Little Talks”
“Love Somebody”
“Mirrors”
“My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)”
“Safe and Sound”
“Some Nights”
“The A Team”
“The Way”Icon
Stevie Nicks
Award Winning Songs
50 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE
Amund Bjørklund (PRS)
Espen Lind (PRS)
Stellar Songs Limited
TrainAS LONG AS YOU LOVE ME
Big Sean
Rodney Jerkins
Andre Lindal
Nasri (SOCAN)
FF to Def Publishing LLC
Rodney Jerkins Productions
Son of Bjorn Music
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Tre Ball Music
Justin Bieber featuring Big SeanBEAUTY AND A BEAT
Nicki Minaj
Zedd (GEMA)
Harajuku Barbie Music
Money Mack Music
Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Justin Bieber featuring Nicki MinajBURN IT DOWN
Chester Bennington
Rob Bourdon
Brad Delson
Dave Farrell
Joe Hahn
Mike Shinoda
Big Bad Mr. Hahn Music
Chesterchaz Publishing
Kenji Kobayashi Music
Nondisclosure Agreement Music
Pancakey Cakes Music
Rob Bourdon Music
Universal Music-Z Songs
Linkin ParkCAN’T HOLD US
Ben Haggerty
Ryan Lewis
Macklemore Publishing
Ryan Lewis Publishing
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray DaltonCARRY ON/
Jack Antonoff
Jeff Bhasker
Shira Lee Lawrence Rick Music
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Way Above Music
fun.CLARITY
Skylar Grey
Matthew Koma
Porter Robinson
EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc.
Hotel Bravo Music
M Shop Publishing
Mattski Songs
Portabello Publishing
Sony/ATV Ballad
Universal Music-Z Songs
Zedd featuring FoxesCOME & GET IT
Ester Dean
Dat Damn Dean Music
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Selena GomezCRUISE REMIX
Tyler Hubbard
Brian Kelley
Joey Moi (SOCAN)
Chase Rice
Jesse Rice
Big Loud Mountain
Big Red Toe Music
Dack Janiels Publishing
Deep Fried Dreams
Sony/ATV Countryside
Florida Georgia Line featuring NellyCUPS
A P Carter
peermusic
Anna KendrickDARK SIDE
busbee
Alex Geringas (GEMA)
BMG Platinum Songs US
Hello I Love You Music
JAM Writers Group
Kelly ClarksonDAYLIGHT
Adam Levine
Sudgee Music
Universal Music-Careers
Maroon 5DIAMONDS
Benjamin “Benny Blanco” Levin
Matza Ballzack Music
Where Da Kasz At?
RihannaDIE YOUNG
Kesha
Benjamin “Benny Blanco” Levin
Dynamite Cop Music
Matza Ballzack Music
Where Da Kasz At?
KeshaDON’T WAKE ME UP
Alessandro “Alle” Benassi (SIAE)
Marco “Benny” Benassi (SIAE)
Chris Brown
DJ Replay
Michael McHenry
Culture Beyond Ur Experience
Downtown DMP Songs
Ryan Buendia Music
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Ultra Empire Music
Chris BrownDON’T YOU WORRY CHILD
Axwell (STIM)
Universal-Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Swedish House Mafia featuring John MartinFEEL AGAIN
Noel Zancanella
Blastronaut Publishing
Songs of Patriot Games
OneRepublicFEEL THIS MOMENT
Christina Aguilera
Magne Furuholmen (PRS)
Morten Harket (PRS)
Nolan Lambroza
Nasri (SOCAN)
Armando “Pitbull” Perez
Urales “DJ Buddha” Vargas
Pål Waaktaar (PRS)
Abuela Y Tia Songs
DJ Buddha Music Publishing
EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc.
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
The Messengers Joints
Tre Ball Music
Universal Music-Careers
Xtina Music
Pitbull featuring Christina AguileraFINE BY ME
Andy Grammer
S-Curve Songs Worldwide
Andy GrammerGET LUCKY
Thomas Bangalter
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
Nile Rodgers
Songs of Imagem Music
XLC Music
Daft Punk featuring Pharrell WilliamsHALL OF FAME
Jimbo Barry (PRS/IMRO)
Danny O’Donoghue(PRS/IMRO)
Mark Sheehan (PRS/IMRO)
will.i.am
BMG Sapphire Songs
i.am.composing llc
Universal Music-Z Songs
The Script featuring will.i.amHEART ATTACK
Mitch Allan
Sean Douglas
Jason Evigan
Nikki Williams
Art In The Fodder Music
Bad Robot
BMG Platinum Songs US
International Dog Music
Part of the Problem Publishing
Demi LovatoHO HEY
Jeremy Fraites
Wesley Schultz
The Lumineers
The LumineersHOME
Drew Pearson
Drew Yeah Music
Songs of Pulse Recording
Phillip PhillipsI CRY
Jeffrey B. Hull
Brenda Russell
Dwarf Village Music
Flo RidaI KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE
Taylor Swift
Sony/ATV Tree
Taylor Swift Music
Taylor SwiftI NEED YOUR LOVE
Ellie Goulding (PRS)
Downtown DMP Songs
Calvin Harris featuring Ellie GouldingIT’S TIME
Benjamin McKee
Daniel Reynolds
Daniel “Wayne” Sermon
Imagine Dragons Publishing
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Imagine DragonsJUST GIVE ME A REASON
Jeff Bhasker
P!nk
EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc.
P!nk Inside Publishing
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Way Above Music
P!nk featuring Nate RuessLET ME LOVE YOU (UNTIL YOU LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF)
Mark Hadfield (PRS)
Ne-YoLITTLE TALKS
Nanna Hilmarsdóttir (STEF/BMI)
Ragnar “Raggi” þórhallsson (STEF/BMI)
Mussi Music
Nannabh Music
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Of Monsters and MenLOVE SOMEBODY
Adam Levine
Nathaniel Motte
Noel Zancanella
Dick Jams
EMI-Blackwood Music, Inc.
Songs of Patriot Games
Sudgee Music
Universal Music-Careers
Maroon 5MIRRORS
Chris Godbey
Jerome “J-Roc” Harmon
Jerome Harmon Productions
Sony/ATV Ballad
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Justin TimberlakeMY SONGS KNOW WHAT YOU DID IN THE DARK (LIGHT EM UP)
Andy Hurley
Patrick Stump
Joe Trohman
Pete Wentz
Chicago X Softcore Songs
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Fall Out BoyONE MORE NIGHT
Adam Levine
Sudgee Music
Universal Music-Careers
Maroon 5RADIOACTIVE
Alex Da Kid
Benjamin McKee
Joshua Mosser
Daniel Reynolds
Daniel “Wayne” Sermon
Imagine Dragons Publishing
Jmosser Music
Songs for KIDinaKORNER
Songs of Universal, Inc.
Imagine DragonsROAR
Bonnie McKee
Bonnie McKee Music
Songs of Pulse Recording
Where Da Kasz At?
Katy PerrySAFE AND SOUND
Ryan Merchant
Sony/ATV Ballad
Takacs Music Publishing
Capital CitiesSAME LOVE
Ben Haggerty
Ryan Lewis
Macklemore Publishing
Ryan Lewis Publishing
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary LambertSHE’S SO MEAN
Paul Doucette
Lucinda Panic Music
Matchbox 20SOME NIGHTS
Jack Antonoff
Jeff Bhasker
Shira Lee Lawrence Rick Music
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Way Above Music
fun.SUIT & TIE
Jerome “J-Roc” Harmon
Charles “Slick” Still
Terry Duane Stubbs
John “Sly” Wilson
Dynatone Publishing Co.
Jerome Harmon Productions
Perrell Music
Rightsong Music, Inc.
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Justin TimberlakeTHE A TEAM
Ed Sheeran
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Ed SheeranTHE OTHER SIDE
Jason Derülo
BELUGA HEIGHTS MUSIC
Irving Music
Jason Derülo Publishing
Jason DerüloTHE WAY
Al Sherrod “A-Rod” Lambert
Mac Miller
Brenda Russell
Jordin Sparks
Blue Slide Park Music
Jordin Sparks Music
Penmenship Music
Sony/ATV Ballad
Ariana Grande featuring Mac MillerTHRIFT SHOP
Ben Haggerty
Ryan Lewis
Macklemore Publishing
Ryan Lewis Publishing
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring WanzTROUBLEMAKER
Breyan Isaac
Claude Kelly
Studio Beast Music
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Olly Murs featuring Flo RidaTRY
busbee
Ben West
BMG Platinum Songs US
Hello I Love You Music
JAM Writers Group
Legitimate Efforts Music
P!nkWHEN I WAS YOUR MAN
Andrew Wyatt
Downtown DMP Songs
Bruno MarsWHISTLE
Breyan Isaac
Antonio “Jovii Hendrix” Mobley
Flight38 Group Publishing
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Flo RidaBMI / Wednesday, May 14, 2014
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Stevie Nicks earns BMI Icon Award for songwriting
LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, will bestow the BMI Icon Award to Stevie Nicks at its 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 13, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The invitation-only ceremony will also recognize the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-performed pop songs in the United States. The BMI Pop Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year will be named during the ceremony. The evening will also include an all-star musical tribute to Nicks.
BMI Icons are selected because of their unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers. As a BMI Icon, Stevie Nicks will join elite ranks that include Paul Simon, Carole King, David Foster, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, the Jacksons, Crosby, Stills & Nash, the Bee Gees, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Carlos Santana, Dolly Parton, and others.
“Stevie Nicks is an extraordinary songwriter and pedigree artist of stunning genius and unwavering grace, on and off the stage. She has defined an era of pop and rock culture around the world with her brilliance and unforgettable magnificence,” said Barbara Cane, BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles.
The legendary Stevie Nicks has an instantly recognizable voice that rises above all others. It is at once haunting, romantic, filled with mystery and completely unforgettable. Her spectacular talent has brought joy to her millions of fans for generations. With her incomparable songwriting ability, she has received 12 BMI million-performance citations, along with 12 BMI Pop Awards, a BMI Urban Award and a BMI Country Award for such hits as “Dreams,” “Rhiannon,” “Leather and Lace,” “Landslide” and “Gypsy,” among others. With songs such as “Edge of Seventeen” and “Stand Back,” Nicks has earned a top spot among a pedigree of timeless pop rock icons. From the start of her career as a solo artist with the release of her five million-selling debut, Bella Donna, up to her current critically acclaimed album, In Your Dreams, Nicks continues to bedazzle audiences around the world. As a member of the legendary Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours album was one of the biggest selling records of all time, Nicks’ four-decade career includes induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, multiple GRAMMY awards and numerous gold and platinum records. Collectively, these achievements add up to one of the most successful female artists in pop rock history.
The 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards will be hosted by BMI President Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane.
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