Randy Owen is truly a Country icon, and BMI is recognizing him for this honor at the 72nd annual BMI Country Awards next month.
According to a press release, the Alabama frontman will be honored for his prolific songwriting and significant contributions to Country music. Since his 1974 affiliation with BMI, Owen has received more than 25 BMI Million-Air awards, earned the 2000 BMI President’s Award and received the BMI Country Song of the Year accolade in 1989 for “Fallin’ Again.” Owen has been a cornerstone in Country music for over five decades and remains an influential figure with 43 No. One singles and 80 million records sold.
“Randy Owen’s impact on Country music is immeasurable and his songwriting has left an undeniable mark on the genre,” BMI’s Nashville VP of Creative Clay Bradley said. “His talents have solidified Alabama as one of the most successful Country bands of all time and his memorable melodies and relatable lyrics continue to influence countless artists that follow in his footsteps. We are honored to present him with this year’s BMI Icon Award.”
The BMI Icon Award is given to exceptional songwriters in recognition of their unique and indelible influence on music makers over many generations. In receiving this award, Owen’s joins an impressive list of Country legends including Matraca Berg, Toby Keith, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Dean Dillon, and Hank Williams, Jr., as well as multi-genre creative/songwriting royalty Stevie Nicks, Little Richard, Carole King, Patti LaBelle, Brian Wilson, James Brown, Janet Jackson, Bo Diddley, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Peter Gabriel, Al Green, Van Morrison, Sting, Bryan Ferry, Carlos Santana, Los Lobos, and more.
The 2024 BMI Awards is an invitation-only event, and will be held at BMI’s Nashville office on Tuesday, November 19, ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards taking place at the Bridgestone Arena the following day. The BMI Awards will be hosted by BMI’s President and CEO, Mike O’Neill alongside BMI’s Nashville VP of Creative, Clay Bradley.
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