BMI Promotes Shannon Sanders

BMI announced today that Shannon Sanders has been promoted to AVP, Creative, Nashville. Sanders will continue supporting Nashville’s creative community by signing and developing new talent and fostering emerging and established songwriters through educational programs, showcase events and industry networking opportunities. He reports to BMI Vice President, Creative, Nashville, Clay Bradley.

“Shannon’s extensive industry experience and unwavering commitment to songwriters make him an invaluable member of BMI’s Creative team,” said Bradley. “He’s been a constant champion of Nashville’s diverse music community, honoring its rich heritage while creating new opportunities for writers across all genres. Shannon has also helped to expand and strengthen BMI’s programs and relationships, and I look forward to working with him to build on that success.”

Since joining BMI in 2020 as Executive Director, Creative, Nashville, Sanders has been integral in spearheading a number of creative initiatives for the company. He is an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience as a songwriter, producer and musical director.

Sanders continues to be active in many industry organizations including the Recording Academy and Leadership Music. He also serves on the boards of the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Americana Music Association (AMA), Country Music Association (CMA) and more.