Broadcast Music, Inc. will officially name Vince Gill a BMI Icon at the 62nd annual BMI Country Awards. The invitation-only event will be held on Tuesday, November 4, at BMI’s Music Row offices in Nashville, and will honor Gill as well as the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed Country songs of the previous year. The event will feature an all-star musical tribute to the Country Music Hall Of Fame member.
“The craft of a songwriter isn’t easy; however, Vince makes it look easy. He binds lyrics with music into timeless songs that have influenced musicians across all genres,” said BMI President and Chief Executive Officer Mike O’Neill. “Vince Gill’s discography, in addition to his philanthropic endeavors in Nashville and beyond, represents the epitome of a BMI Icon, and we look forward to celebrating his accomplishments.”
The BMI Icon award is presented to “songwriters who have had a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Previous recipients include Dean Dillon, Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Jr., Merle Haggard and others.
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