NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JULY 21: (L-R) Michael O’Neill, CEO of BMI, Kerry Douglas, Gospel Writer of the Year recipient, Kierra Sheard, 2026 BMI Impact Award and Gospel Writer of the Year recipient, Catherine Brewton, VP of Creative, BMI Atlanta, Wardell Malloy, Assistant VP of Creative, BMI Atlanta, J. Drew Sheard II, Gospel Writer of the Year recipient and Michael Steinberg, BMI, EVP, Chief Revenue & Creative Officer pose at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards at BMI on July 21, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BMI)