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UMPG writers honoured at 2022 BMI London Awards

UMPG writers honoured at 2022 BMI London Awards

Bee Gees, Elton John, Sting, ABBA & more were recognised for works which are among the most-performed in the US. 

Songs penned by the Bee Gees, Modern English, Elton John, The Police, ABBA and Jörgen Elofsson received mentions in the Million-Air Awards, highlighting songs which have been played millions and millions of times in the US. 

In the Pop Awards, Elton John and Sam Littlemore were recognised for 'Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)' and Mark Morrison was recognised for 'Provide'. 

See a full list of winners below:

Million-Air Awards

7 Million plays on US radio:
Bee Gees - 'How Deep Is Your Love' [UMPG writers - Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb]
Modern English - 'I Melt with You' [UMPG writers - Robbie Grey, Gary McDowell, Richard Brown, Michael Conroy, Stephen Walker]
Elton John - 'Rocket Man' [UMPG writer - Elton John]
The Police - 'Roxanne' [UMPG writer - Sting]

6 Million plays on US radio:
ABBA - 'Dancing Queen' [UMPG writers - Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson]
Elton John - 'Tiny Dancer' [UMPG writer - Elton John]
Kelly Clarkson - 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' [UMPG writer - Jörgen Elofsson]

Pop Awards 

 

Elton John & Dua Lipa - 'Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)' [UMPG writers - Elton John, Sam Littlemore]

G-Eazy feat. Chris Brown and Mark Morrison - 'Provide' [UMPG writer - Mark Morrison]