Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song

The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards on a night when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon.

Swift won for her song "Love Story" on Tuesday, the night before she contends for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards. Bobby Pinson won songwriter of the year and Sony/ATV Music was named publisher of the year.

BMI also honored Brooks & Dunn with the president's award.

Willie Nelson, Patty Griffin and Vince Gill paid tribute to Kristofferson with performances.

A reserved Kristofferson, writer of such classics as "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Sunday Mornin' Come Down," admitted to being overwhelmed by the attention.

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Published 11/10/09 by

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