Bradley Collins
Assoc. Director Writer/ Publisher Relations, BMI
Panelist - Songwriting and Publishing

In his position as Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations of BMI, Bradley Collins works with people in every aspect of the music business -- songwriters, artists, publishing companies, record labels, producers, managers and attorneys -- as he assists BMI writers and publishers in the administration of their musical works. Among his responsibilities are connecting new writers/artists with those who can further their careers; evaluating writers’ material for potential industry referrals; helping writers in negotiating publishing deals; setting up BMI showcases; and participating in seminars and awards presentations featuring BMI writers and publishers.

Collins joined BMI in 2002 from Acuff-Rose Music Publishing, where he was a song plugger responsible for securing cuts and administering the catalogue.   Among the writers he worked with are Dean Dillon and Casey Beathard, and Warner Bros. recording artist Ray Scott.

            Among his professional memberships are the Recording Academy; the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music; the Nashville Songwriters Association International; Leadership Bluegrass; the International Bluegrass Music Association; the Americana Music Association; and the Gospel Music Association.

His community involvement includes the Music City Tennis Invitational, a benefit tournament for Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and Great Strides:  Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

A native of Nashville, Collins holds a B.A. degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.