What Honors The Most: Songwriter Jeffrey Steele will be recognized as a BMI Icon during the invitation-only 74th annual BMI Country Awards at the company's Nashville office Nov. 17. Hosted by BMI's Mike O’Neill, Mike Steinberg and Clay Bradley, the show will also honor Country Songwriter of the Year, Country Song of the Year and Country Publisher of the Year while celebrating 2026's 50 most-performed songs.