Article: BMI Celebrates Country Music at 2004 Awards; Shania Twain, Toby Keith & Casey Beathard Lead Winners; Loretta Lynn Honored as BMI Icon.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Performing rights organization BMI saluted the premier country music songwriters, artists and publishers at its 2004 BMI Country Awards, staged tonight at the BMI offices on Music Row.

Shania Twain's "Forever and For Always" was proclaimed Country Song of the Year. Casey Beathard earned the title of Country Songwriter of the Year, with superstar Toby Keith collecting Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year honors. Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville was named Country Publisher of the Year. A highlight of the gala was a tribute to Loretta Lynn, who was named a BMI ICON for "her enduring influence on generations of music makers."

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