Flex is known for his unique fusion of “romantic style” reggaeton, spinning reggae, Spanish rhythms and hip-hop beats with a unique lyrical and songwriting style that brings a literary bent to relationships, love and life. “Te Quiero” spent many weeks at number one on the Mexican charts in early 2008 and reached the top spot on Billboard 's Hot Latin Tracks in the United States. The single reached 91 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and his debut album also reached number one on the album charts. There are two remixes of the song, one featuring Arcangel, the other featuring Belinda. The latter version reached 87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in May 2008.

Mancina, who is best known for scoring such feature films as August Rush, Con Air, Twister, Disney’s Tarzan, Brother Bear and The Haunted Mansion, is currently working on Nowhereland, set for a December 2008 release.

Pictured are (l to r): BMI’s Beth Mason, Ten Out of Tenn’s Katie Herzig, KS Rhoads, Andy Davis, Erin McCarley, Butterfly Boucher, Trent Dabbs, Jeremy Lister, Griffin House, Matthew Perryman Jones and Tyler James, with BMI’s Jody Williams.

Ten Out of Tenn first launched in 2005, and 2008 finds the project reinvigorated and happily committed to its original goal: further exposing Nashville’s vibrant pop rock scene, both to hometown hipsters and tastemakers across the country. Originally conceptualized by singer/songwriter Trent Dabbs and wife Kristen, Ten Out of Tenn celebrates the friendships and music of ten auspicious indie and major label artists who proudly call Music City home.

For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/tenoutoftenn.

Kristen Dabbs (left) and Erin McCarley (right) huddle together for a photo.

Pictured are (l to r): Ten Out of Tenn’s Matthew Perryman Jones, with Thirty Tigers’ Traci Thomas and Christian Roreau.

Singer/songwriter and Ten Out of Tenn member Andy Davis (left) pauses for a photo with BMI’s Beth Mason.

Pictured are (l to r): BMI’s Clay Bradley, singer/songwriters Ford Turrell and Clay Cumbie, with BMI’s Bradley Collins.

Trent Dabbs cracks up the crowd.

Pictured are (l to r): BMI’s Jody Williams, Ten Out of Tenn’s Erin McCarley, CrossFire 3’s Ed Williams and Ten Out of Tenn’s Trent Dabbs.

Pictured are (l to r): BMI’s Bradley Collins, singer/songwriters Clay Cumbie and Jared Johnson, with BMI’s Mark Mason.

Ten Out of Tenn’s Butterfly Boucher (left) pauses for a photo with singer/songwriter Dawson Wells (right).

Photos by Rob Stack

Signed by BMI singer/songwriter Toby Keith to his Show Dog Nashville label, their self-titled album was released digitally the week of July 7, debuting at #7 on the country iTunes chart, garnering the iTunes Discovery Download of the week, and featured on iTunes home page. CMT viewers voted their new single and video “Different Breed” into the #3 spot on CMT Pure.

Carter’s Chord are true daughters of the Outlaw country movement whose parents Barny & Carter Robertson toured and recorded with Waylon Jennings at the height of his Outlaw fame and raised the sisters on music. Their debut album, produced by Keith and father Robertson, features five songs written by the sisters with their distinctive sibling harmonies creating a sound that melds their deep country roots with utterly contemporary appeal. The girls are currently opening for Keith on his summer-long “Biggest & Baddest” tour and their album’s physical release is scheduled to drop in the fall.

South Park Music Tour is an annual event that features a variety of panel discussions, songwriting camps and live performances from some of today’s most celebrated singer/songwriters.

Shown at “Getting You Music on Radio, Film and Television” panel are (l-r): singer/songwriter Andre Comeau; BMI’s Anne Cecere; South Park Music Tour’s Festival Director Saam Golgoon; Warrior Girl Music founder & President of LA-based Songsalive! Gilli Moon; and moderator/CEO of Blue Metallic Entertainment Sean Agnew.

Shown after their performance are (l-r): Larry Johnson, BMI’s Kim Johnson and BMI’s Anne Cecere, with CR Parsons.

Shown at VIP opening night party are (l-r): BMI’s Anne Cecere and South Park Music Tour’s Festival Director Saam Golgoon.

Pictured are (l-r): BMI’s Kim Johnson & Anne Cecere.

Event highlights include 3-days of attention-grabbing panel sessions where industry experts will share their experiences and ideas regarding the radio industry, and the star-studded Gala Awards Night with live performances by top acts Pepe Aguilar, Pedro Fernandez and a special tribute to the 70th anniversary of the legendary regional Mexican Banda El Recodo.

BMI songwriters will receive a $100 discount when purchasing a regular pass for the convention and should call 310.815.8160 for further information.

Presenting acts from the U.S. and abroad, the stage will showcase an array of burgeoning rock, pop, hip-hop and singer/songwriter acts emerging on the music scene. Performers on the BMI Lollapalooza stage range from blues/soul shouter Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed to bass-thumping hip-hop duo The Cool Kids; the infectiousness of Your Vegas; and Newton Faulkner’s rhythmic guitar sparing. The eclectic line-up will provide an amalgamated sound, reflecting Lollapalooza’s wide-ranging approach in offering festival-goers performances that are unique and remarkable.

BMI Stage Schedule:
August 1
August 2
August 3

Press credentials can be requested through Lollapalooza at http://www.lollapalooza.com/press/2008/application.asp

BMI is proud to present and sponsor a stage at C3 and Capital Sports & Entertainment’s music festivals: Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival (September 26-28). BMI’s partnership with these elite festivals is designed to offer more prime showcasing opportunities to its songwriters — a distinct priority of the organization. For more information on Lollapalooza, please visit www.lollapalooza.com; for information on the Austin City Limits Music Festival, visit www.aclfestival.com.