BMI & Studio Bank Renew Partnership

BMI and Studio Bank have renewed their partnership that began in 2023. The longtime collaboration…

Pictured (L-R): BMI’s Nina Carter, Studio Bank’s Eunice Hernandez, Studio Bank’s Aaron Dorn, Tim Nichols (BMI), Drew Holcomb (BMI), Studio Bank’s Kari Barnhart, BMI’s Mason Hunter and Studio Bank’s Ron Cox. Photo: Madi McGee for BMI

BMI and Studio Bank have renewed their partnership that began in 2023.

The longtime collaboration between the organizations supports BMI’s 2026 Christian Awards, BMI’s Next Big Wave Mixer and its industry-exclusive No. 1 party celebrations. At each No. 1 party, Studio Bank celebrates with a charitable donation to an organization of the artists’ choosing. Highlights from this year include support for Face The Fight on behalf of Tucker Wetmore, Heart Like A Truck on behalf of Lainey Wilson, Judge Dinkins Educational Center on behalf of Jelly Roll, Mental Health Initiative on behalf of Parmalee, Opry Trust Fund on behalf of Scotty McCreery and Hootie & The Blowfish, Pawsitive Rescue Division on behalf of Ella Langley and The Buford Bonds Charitable Fund on behalf of Riley Green.

“As longtime partners, BMI and Studio Bank have always shared a meaningful commitment to supporting creators,” BMI VP of Creative, Partnerships and Events, Mason Hunter shares. “Together we are able to fuel and provide the foundation for these one of a kind experiences and we look forward to elevating this partnership with Ron Cox and his team.”

“Our partnership with BMI is about celebrating the creators who make Nashville's music community so special,” says Ron Cox , Music, Arts & Entertainment Executive at Studio Bank. “We're proud to continue supporting songwriters through events like this annual showcase and look forward to what we'll accomplish together in the years ahead.”

“Music is part of Nashville's identity, and songwriters are at the heart of it,” adds Aaron Dorn , Chairman, President and CEO of Studio Bank. “We're honored to partner with BMI to support the creative community and help ensure these artists and industry professionals continue to thrive.”

The organizations celebrated the continued partnership on Tuesday (Sept. 29) with a songwriter round on BMI’s Nashville rooftop featuring Drew Holcomb, Tim Nichols and Emily Weisband .