Willie Nelson is BMI Icon

Posted by amyclark on 07/31/2008
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7/12/2007 SB

Willie Nelson will be honored as a BMI Icon at the performing rights organization's 55th annual Country Awards set for Nov. 6. The longest-running awards saluting country's top music makers, the black-tie, invitation-only gala will be held at BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated)’s Music Row offices. The “Icon” designation is given to BMI songwriters and artists who have had “a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Willie, who’ll be saluted with an all-star musical tribute that evening, joins past country-music honorees Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Bill Anderson, Charlie Daniels and Loretta Lynn. Other artists who’ve earned the distinction include the Bee Gees, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Steve Winwood. In addition to the Icon presentation, other awards at the ceremony will honor the Country Songwriter of the Year, Country Publisher of the Year and the Most Performed Country Song of the Year.