On Nov. 7, Broadcast Music Inc. presented the 2017 BMI Country Awards, honoring the prolific songwriting career of BMI Icon Bob DiPiero, as well as the BMI Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year.
A host of artists paid tribute to Bob by performing his hits, including Brooks & Dunn (âYou Canât Take the Honky Tonk Out of the Girlâ), Reba McEntire (âTill You Love Meâ) and Jon Pardi (âDaddyâs Moneyâ).
In addition, Ross Copperman was named Songwriter of the Year, with credits that include, among others, Locashâs âI Know Somebody,â Kenny Chesneyâs âNoiseâ and âSetting the World On Fire,â Brett Eldredgeâs âWanna Be That Songâ and Keith Urbanâs âBreak On Me.â
Florida Georgia Lineâs âH.O.L.Yââwritten by busbee and Nate Cyphertâearned Song of the Year, while Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville took home the Publisher of the Year accolade.
Keith Urban was presented with the BMI Champion award for his work supporting the next generation of songwriters and music makers.
Take a look at our red carpet photo gallery that includes shots of Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay and many more. All photos courtesy of Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. If you donât see the photo gallery below, click here.
all photos by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com