72nd Annual BMI Country Awards Highlights
Wallen’s “Last Night” Continues Winning Streak
The Morgan Wallen hit song “Last Night” maintained its dominance in the performing rights organizations’ awards circuit by being named the song of the year at the 72nd annual BMI Country Awards. The event took place at BMI’s headquarters in Nashville, where the tune, co-penned by BMI writers John Byron and Charlie Handsome, received top honors.
McGill and Bryan Tie for Songwriter of the Year
Chase McGill and Zach Bryan shared the spotlight as they tied for songwriter of the year. Each songwriter co-wrote six of BMI’s most-performed songs, with Bryan’s compositions all being songs he recorded himself. McGill’s work included hits like Morgan Wallen’s “Ain’t That Some” and Luke Bryan’s “But I Got a Beer in My Hand.”
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. Named Publisher of the Year
Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. took home the publisher of the year award for their contributions to 34 of BMI’s 50 most-performed songs of the year.
Salute to BMI Icon Randy Owen
The night’s musical performances paid tribute to BMI Icon award recipient Randy Owen of the group Alabama. Artists like Riley Green, Luke Bryan, and Blake Shelton honored Owen with performances of classic Alabama songs.
Special Performance and Recognition
The evening kicked off with a special performance of “With a Little Help from My Friends” by Ella Langley, Lukas Nelson, and Aaron Raitere, showcasing the country community’s charitable efforts throughout the year.
Wallen’s “Last Night” Reigns Supreme
Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” continued its winning streak by also being named song of the year by ASCAP. The smash hit’s chart-topping success on the Billboard Hot 100 solidified its place as a standout in the music industry.
List of Honored Songs and Writers
For a full list of the honored songs and writers from the 72nd annual BMI Country Awards, please visit the BMI website.
FAQs
Q: How many songs did Chase McGill and Zach Bryan co-write for BMI’s most-performed list?
A: Chase McGill and Zach Bryan both co-wrote six songs each for BMI’s most-performed list, earning them a tie for songwriter of the year.
Q: Which publishing company was named Publisher of the Year at the BMI Country Awards?
A: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. received the Publisher of the Year award for their contributions to 34 of BMI’s most-performed songs of the year.
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