BMI Celebrates David Lee and East Side Sounds

David Lee Rolls to the Top with Easton Corbin
Songwriter David Lee earned his third career No. 1 as “Roll with It” recently topped the charts. On Nov. 19, BMI hosted a celebration to toast the success of the song which was co-written with Tony Lane and Johnny Park and recorded by Easton Corbin. (L-R): BMI’s Mark Mason, Universal Music Publishing’s Pat Higdon, producer Carson Chamberlain, Corbin, Lee, Park, Mercury Nashville’s Katie Dean, Lane and BMI’s Beth Laird. Photo: Steve Lowry

Acoustic and Eclectic East Side Sounds
BMI staged the latest installment of East Side Sounds on Nov. 17 at Rumours East Wine Bar. Highlighting Nashville’s rich scene east of the Cumberland River, the showcase featured locals Eric Wilson, Rayland Baxter and Shane Piasecki, as well as Austin’s Ruby Jane, whose performance doubled as a celebration of her 16th birthday. (L-R): Piasecki, Baxter, BMI’s Beth Laird, Ruby Jane, BMI’s Mark Mason and Wilson. Photo: Eric England