BMI Hosts Exclusive Conversation with Bootsy Collins at Hutton Hotel’s Analog

BMI hosted industry professionals and music creators for an exclusive conversation with GRAMMY Award-winning funk icon Bootsy Collins at Nashville's Analog at the Hutton Hotel on Monday, April 20. The invite-only conversation, moderated by BMI's Shannon Sanders, shed light on Collins' longstanding career while celebrating the 50th anniversary of his monumental debut album, Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band.

"It's an honor to have the opportunity to give Bootsy his flowers," said Sanders. "At the same time, to create space for him to plant seeds into our creative community-that's what this is all about."

During the discussion, Sanders and Collins offered an in-depth look into his groundbreaking career, creative process, and approach to his craft. The prolific songwriter reflected on the artistic instincts, technical innovation, and fearless originality that have defined his legacy.