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Bradley Collins

In his position as 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 worked with the creative staff in administering the catalogue.

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.