We are pleased to announce that our 2025 #BMIChristian Awards will be held on June 17th. Jackie Patillo, Gospel Music Association President, will be honored with the BMI Spotlight Award for her unwavering dedication to the genre and illustrious career as an advocate for all Christian and Gospel music creators. In addition, BMI’s Christian Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, Publisher of the Year and the 25 most-performed Christian songs of the previous year will be announced. “Through Jackie’s dynamic leadership, innovative vision, and unwavering love for Christian and Gospel music, she’s been able to bring both genres together through a message that unifies all while reaching a new generation of music lovers,” said BMI’s AVP of Creative, Nashville, Leslie Roberts. The Spotlight Award salutes Patillo’s rich history of championing Gospel music creators and the genre’s legacy throughout her career spanning over three decades. As a veteran music executive with posts at Star Song,...