Broadcast Music, Inc.

Broadcast Music, Inc., or BMI, is like a super-smart helper for musicians. When you hear a song on the radio, in a store, or even in a TV show, there's a good chance BMI is involved! BMI has a HUGE collection of songs, like millions and millions of them.

They make sure that the people who wrote and created these songs get paid when their music is shared with the world. It's like a big thank you for their amazing work!

BMI started a long, long time ago, back in 1939. Think of it like when your grandparents were kids! Back then, it was tricky for musicians to get paid fairly when their songs were played in lots of different places.

So, some clever people decided to create BMI to help sort it all out. They wanted to make sure that everyone, from pop stars to people who write music for movies, could earn money from their awesome tunes.

BMI helps musicians who make ALL kinds of music. Whether you love catchy pop songs, rocking guitar tunes, or music that makes you want to dance, BMI has songs for you! They even help people who write music for musicals, like the ones you might see on stage. It's like a giant playground of music, and BMI helps make sure everyone gets a fair turn and a little reward.

So many famous singers and bands have their music looked after by BMI! Think of superstars like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Ed Sheeran. BMI also helps the people who wrote songs for legends like Michael Jackson and Dolly Parton. It's like having a team of experts making sure these incredible artists get the credit and money they deserve for the music that makes us all happy.