BMI To Honor Bob DiPiero With BMI Icon Award, Keith Urban With BMI Champion Award

Bob DiPiero And Keith Urban

The "65TH ANNUAL BMI COUNTRY AWARDS" will honor songwriter BOB DIPIERO as its BMI Icon. DIPIERO's honor is being bestowed upon him in recognition of his unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers over the past 38 years. Previous BMI Icon Award winners include VINCE GILL, WILLIE NELSON, MERLE HAGGARD, CHARLIE DANIELS, BILL ANDERSON, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, HANK WILLIAMS JR., and MAC DAVIS. "Since the early 80s, BOB DIPIERO and his songs have been a consistent and potent influence on Country music," said BMI VP JODY WILLIAMS. "He is a quintessential professional whose work ethic is matched only by his love of life, his fellow songwriters, and his beautiful wife, LESLIE. He's a mentor, a friend, and world-class songwriter. He's the embodiment of a BMI Icon."

Concurrently, CAPITOL NASHVILLE's KEITH URBAN will be presented with the BMI Champion Award. URBAN's honor is in recognition of his work in supporting the next generation of songwriters and music makers, as well as his tireless commitment to numerous music education programs such as the CMA FOUNDATION, the GRAMMY FOUNDATION, the MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS FUND, MUSICARES, and more. "Not only is KEITH URBAN one of the most talented and prolific songwriters in the industry, but he's also a true humanitarian," said WILLIAMS. "The BMI Champion Award recognizes his contributions to the music community and his tireless efforts to bring attention to important causes that directly affect the next generation of songwriters." Both DIPIERO and URBAN will be honored at the "65TH ANNUAL BMI COUNTRY AWARDS," which will be held TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th in NASHVILLE.

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