Inside Music Row

The 56th annual BMI Country Awards were held the night before the CMA Awards, and this year's BMI Icon honoree was Hank Williams Jr. BMI holds the reception to honor all the great songwriters and their accomplishments from the past year. Artists gathered to support the songwriters this year include, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Sarah Buxton, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Jeffrey Steele and Casey Bethard to name a few.

Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott was named Songwriter of the Year at SESAC’s 2008 Nashville Music Awards during ceremonies held at the performing rights organization’s Music Row headquarters. Scott earned the prestigious accolade on the strength of her co-written hits for her group Lady Antebellum (“Love Don’t Live Here”, “Lookin’ For A Good Time”). Scooter Carusoe was also honored for his Song of the Year for his “Better As A Memory” which went on to become a multi-week #1 for superstar Kenny Chesney.Shaw Enuff Songs, the publishing company for Hillary Scott, was named SESAC’s Country Publisher of the Year. But before all this was found out Kelly Lynn was on the Red Carpet for the event.

Rick Huckaby has grown up with a tough work ethic, in the shadows of his father, the legendary NCAA Marshall University Basketball coach . Rick had a hard act to follow. Naturally there was a little resistance from his parents when he decided to drop out of college to pursue his dream of making music, but in looking back, that now seems like a solid carrer move. He puts songwriting first and foremost and now has a current chart climber with Trace Adkins "Muddy Water"

Conway Twitty was one of America's most successful country artists, although he was mostly known for country, Conway first enjoyed success in Rock n Roll, R&B and Pop Music. He wrote the song "It's Only Make Believe", which became the foundation for the musical about his life. You can catch the Musical of his life out on the road. We were there for the Nashville premiere at the red carpet to hear from the country artists that knew and played with Conway and also some of todays current artist tell us their views and admirations for him.

Brad Paisley is no stranger to number one parties, as he's had a lot to celebrate in the last ten years or so. What makes this party a little more unique is that Brad and his buddies are celebrating two chart topping hits at the same time for "I'm still a guy" & "Waiting on A Woman" at the Nashville Musicians Hall of Fame.

Nashville and Country Music News includes: LeAnn Rimes, Marty Stuart, Trace Adkins, Animal Rescue Foundation, Luke Bryan, Billy Currington, Chris LeDoux Western Underground, Bamajam, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift, Sarah Buxton, We go inside the song with Tim Johnson as he talks about Jimmy Wayne's Hit "Do You Believe Me Now"

Michelle Cupit is sometimes called the Bluegrass Baby for her sweet vocal style. She and her Husband created their own record label and they've just finished building a new recording studio and office space. where she recorded her latest album.

The Eating Disorder Coalition of Tennessee is always looking for unique ways to raise money. In a city with many different entertainment options, something new and a little unusual helps to keep the people donating money. So the EDCT held a fashion show.

Jimmy Wayne has a lot to celebrate these days, with a revived career,his first single on a new label hit number one. "Do You Believe Me Now" even performed the rare feat of dropping out of the top spot and bouncing back a week later. He was recognised for his talent and number one at BMI and SESAC.

Nashville and country music news that includes: Toby Keith, Kevin Costner and Modern west, Justin Moore, Eric Durrance, Charlie Daniels,Mark Wills, Lyric Street Records, Carolwood, Chevrolet 2009 calendar, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Joe nichols, Heidi Newfield, We go inside the song with the Zac Brown Band with their hit sic'em on a Chicken