Stevie to be honored as BMI icon
 

Did not know where to put this but this is great news for me. Stevie getting a lot of newfound recognition. I feel she is long overdue. Just my opinion.

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2014...cks-to-be.html

I agree with you! She deserves it and since I am quite a new fan starting out getting to know more about Stevie it surprised me that sha hadn't gotten it before! Good for her!!!

Great news! I love Barbara Cane's description of Stevie :blob2:

BMI Icons are selected because of their unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers. As a BMI Icon, Stevie Nicks will join elite ranks that include Paul Simon, Carole King, David Foster, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, the Jacksons, Crosby, Stills & Nash, the Bee Gees, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Carlos Santana, Dolly Parton, and others.

"Stevie Nicks is an extraordinary songwriter and pedigree artist of stunning genius and unwavering grace, on and off the stage. She has defined an era of pop and rock culture around the world with her brilliance and unforgettable magnificence," said Barbara Cane, BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles.

It is pretty vindicating after all these years to see Stevie finally gaining respect & stature in the industry. She never really received critical respect throughout her career, and was entirely written off by the mid 1990s. Some time in the past ~5 years, she's suddenly gaining icon status in the industry, though. It's a bit of an odd & abrupt change, but I'm digging it all the same. I fully credit the rise of the internet generation & culture. Suddenly, everyone can express their geekiest, nerdiest interests, and find tons of support from their peers who agree. It's been like 1 big coming out fest for Stevie fandom the past several years. I love it, and am so glad she's around to witness it. :nod:

:thumbsup: Well said! I remember back in the early to mid 80's my friends making fun of me over being a Stevie fan. Even radio Dj's would crack jokes online about not understanding her lyrics or pronunciation while singing. Today, I hear people praising her career, her songwriting and her live performance. What I like best is the younger generation is really embracing her now. Rock on Stevie!!

This makes me so happy for her!! :angel:

I have been listening to a bunch of her older music on something called http://www.last.fm/music/Stevie+Nicks/+videos, some I have never heard before and I am more in love with her voice and her music now than when I was younger. "A Thousand Days," "Some Kind of Woman," and "Two Kinds of Love," which she sings as duet and starts out and seems to be not so good but then I really loved the sound of it. Just thought to mention. The difference in her voice is quite noticeable over the years but in my opinion if you love her voice, you love her voice and singing no matter the transformation. I don't talk or sing like I used to either. :laugh:

she needs to buy Liz Rosenberg something really shiny

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/...d4+GNW20140331

Reuters March 31, 2014

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, will bestow the BMI Icon Award to Stevie Nicks at its 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 13, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The invitation-only ceremony will also recognize the songwriters and publishers of the past year's most-performed pop songs in the United States. The BMI Pop Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year will be named during the ceremony. The evening will also include an all-star musical tribute to Nicks.

BMI Icons are selected because of their unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers. As a BMI Icon, Stevie Nicks will join elite ranks that include Paul Simon, Carole King, David Foster, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, the Jacksons, Crosby, Stills & Nash, the Bee Gees, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Carlos Santana, Dolly Parton, and others.

"Stevie Nicks is an extraordinary songwriter and pedigree artist of stunning genius and unwavering grace, on and off the stage. She has defined an era of pop and rock culture around the world with her brilliance and unforgettable magnificence," said Barbara Cane, BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles.

The legendary Stevie Nicks has an instantly recognizable voice that rises above all others. It is at once haunting, romantic, filled with mystery and completely unforgettable. Her spectacular talent has brought joy to her millions of fans for generations. With her incomparable songwriting ability, she has received 12 BMI million-performance citations, along with 12 BMI Pop Awards, a BMI Urban Award and a BMI Country Award for such hits as "Dreams," "Rhiannon," "Leather and Lace," "Landslide" and "Gypsy," among others. With songs such as "Edge of Seventeen" and "Stand Back," Nicks has earned a top spot among a pedigree of timeless pop rock icons. From the start of her career as a solo artist with the release of her five million-selling debut, Bella Donna, up to her current critically acclaimed album, In Your Dreams, Nicks continues to bedazzle audiences around the world. As a member of the legendary Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours album was one of the biggest selling records of all time, Nicks' four-decade career includes induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, multiple GRAMMY awards and numerous gold and platinum records. Collectively, these achievements add up to one of the most successful female artists in pop rock history.

The 62nd Annual BMI Pop Awards will be hosted by BMI President Del Bryant and BMI Vice President & General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane.

ABOUT BMI

Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in more than 8.5 million musical works created and owned by more than 600,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI's repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit www.bmi.com, follow us on Twitter @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.'s Facebook page.

[Stevie photo to be used with the release: http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=24453 ]

It's about freaking time.All the music she written over the past 40 plus years she should get recognized.

Who will be involved in the all-star tribute ? Sheryl Crow I would think offhand. Maybe Natalie Maines.

Well deserved Ms. Nicks!

*APPLAUDS*

I'm supposing the dreaded Lady Antebellum would have to loom large... Stevie certainly doesn't choose her company well these days.

The BMI tweet...

Legendary songstress @StevieNicks to be Honored as BMI Icon at the 62nd Annual #BMIPopAwards: http://t.co/b4YKEkfTlj pic.twitter.com/2fkP5TuZB4

— BMI (@bmi) March 31, 2014

Hopefully the musical tribute for Stevie and her music will be something along the lines of The Kennedy Center Honors as opposed to one of those wretched Grammy tributes...

It would be nice if some of her peers performed some of her songs...I wonder if any of her band mates will attend...

.@StevieNicks | BMI Writer Since 1976 & Icon Award Honoree at the 2014 #BMIPopAwards on May 13. #WriteOn. pic.twitter.com/3ouLe2kYnd

— Broadcast Music Inc. (@bmi) May 7, 2014

I think whoever does this tribute should do a medley of her lyrical high points:


A nice " when I see you again, desert angel, cheaper then free into the forgotten chimpanzee" four pack to really drive home her lyrical genius.

When I see you again would be the perfect closer too. The finale if you will. Every one who wants to honor her can just shout out a "wasamattababy" right down the line. Sheryl can start then Courtney love, Natalie maines, all 3 me,bets of lady antebellum And fu** it, anyon member of the audience can just jump on stage for a record setting amounts of wasamattababys in a 5 minute span.

Does anyone know if this will be televised?

That sound you hear is Lindsey Buckingham choking on his own tongue…..

'Write ON'... 'ON with the show'...
I really like the sound of this!

On the matter at hand: well deserved Stevie! :)

I'm glad she's getting the recognition, and it's well-deserved. I think Stevie herself has been working to ensure her "icon" status and preserve her legacy these past several years. She's just been very visible...the American Idol and Voice appearances, Glee, Sound City, Oprah's LifeClass, popping up to sing duets with Adam Levine, etc. She's made a conscious effort these past few years, and it appears to be paying off.

Is this going to be televised?

I don't think so...I posted the link BMI Awards if someone else want's to look but I didn't see any talk of it being televised...The event is by "invitation only"

:( Booh, hope we get a tape of it somehow

BMI has quite a bit on their you tube channel so maybe something will show up there...I'm sure bit and pieces will show up on the "Entertainment" shows...

What time does the ceremony begin?

Today is the day
 

I'm so excited for Stevie! I hope we get video and some pictures from tonight's ceremony.

Excited about this! Hope to see some pics/vids of this later tonite or tomorrow...wondering if any of the other Mac members will be in attendance?

We will if Sanne has anything to do with it.

From Jimmy Paxson's FB page:"New C&C's !!! Straight outa the boxes and onto the stage for this Stevie tribute... Their first day on the gig, 4 Stevie songs w/Sheryl Crow, Lady Antebellum, Shakira , Vanessa Carlton and Adam Levine... Not a bad start ; ) Welcome to the party !" and he posted a pic of his new drum set.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater


Shakira????

I just saw a dude in suspenders get into a matte red Maserati, guess where I am

— Vanessa Carlton (@VanessaCarlton) May 13, 2014

Los Angeles

— Vanessa Carlton (@VanessaCarlton) May 13, 2014

Vanessa's in L.A...

Sheryl Crow, Lady Antebellum, Shakira, Adam Levine, don't like the sound of that...I hope it doesn't turn into one of those wretched Grammy tributes...

I really hope they don't do freaking Landslide. This would be a nice opportunity to showcase Stevie's lesser known songs, or the ones she doesn't do live anymore (which are many!)

The chances that Antebellum will attempt Rhiannon are almost 1200%...Hopefully Vanessa Carlton will do a great piano version of "Beauty And The Beast" or "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You"

If "Landslide" must be included then it should be performed by (dodges flying bricks) the Dixie Chicks only because their version garnered Stevie a lot of attention....

This is from her Wikipedia page...The Dixie Chicks covered her 1975 classic "Landslide", which became a Top 10 hit (#1 on the Adult Contemporary chart) and a No.1 Hit on the Country Chart. This cover also earned her a BMI Songwriters Award in 2003 when it won "Song of the Year" (the award is given to the songwriter of the track, regardless of the performer). According to BMI, "Landslide" also earned Nicks the 35th Robert J. Burton Award as "Most Performed Country Song of the Year". This distinction is given to the song tallying the most feature US broadcast performances during the eligibility period. Included on the Dixie Chicks' platinum Monument album Home, "Landslide" was a Country, Adult Top 40, Hot 100 and AC Billboard charts smash

Legendary songstress and 2nite's Icon Award recipient @StevieNicks arrives at the #bmipopawards red carpet! #writeon pic.twitter.com/kPXbqSktqb

— Broadcast Music Inc. (@bmi) May 14, 2014

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3d09a5c6.jpg

Stevie being interviewed at the BMI awards...Or is she checking that people have their tickets?

En route to the BMI Pop Awards to help honor my dear friend and one of my musical heroes, Stevie Nicks ✨��

— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) May 14, 2014

Sounds like Michelle will be involved in the festivities...

http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/...psf6144c6c.jpg

Stevie with Sheryl at the BMI awards

This is so cool, and Stevie has well and truly earned this honor. I hope we get to see some good footage from the award show.

@StevieNicks tells @Variety she was always confident that she could have a solo career & remain in @fleetwoodmac pic.twitter.com/oWE8KP2Dvw

— Andrea Seikaly (@AndiSeikaly) May 14, 2014

Stevie seems to be talking to a lot of press lets see if she mentions her solo record or the FM record...

"Sorry sir. I have no comment when the new FM record will get released".


Wow.She's getting to know the country artists.
Sheryl will be hitting the road with Rascal Flatts .I would like to go see her but skipped out on the Flatts.