#tbt 1953: BMI holds its first annual #Country Awards event, a luncheon featuring live music by Nashville’s best #musicians. Awards are presented to country #music writers and publishers; Hank Williams is the event’s big winner. The BMI Country Awards are not only the first to salute country #songwriters, but the first to honor Nashville music makers in any way. #countrymusic #hankwilliams #Nashville #WriteOn #1953 #BMINashville