Shania Twain has won 28 awards from the body

The song was the most-performed country track of the year on US radio and TV.

It is Twain's fourth song of the year award from the organisation, which collects licence fees on behalf of its performers and songwriters.

Toby Keith was named country songwriter and artist of the year for his tracks, including American Soldier.

Keith, who now has 15 BMI awards, is famous for his patriotic track Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American). He was named songwriter/artist of the year in 2001.

Twain's award takes her tally to 28 awards. Her track You're Still The One was named song of the year at both the 1999 pop and country awards.

Casey Beathard was named country songwriter of the year for his work for his tracks Drinkin' Bone (recorded by Tracy Byrd), Hot Mamma (Trace Adkins), The Love Song (Jeff Bates), No Shoes, No Skirt, No Problems (Kenny Chesney), and Walk A Little Straighter (Billy Currington).

Loretta Lynn - whose hits include You Ain't Woman Enough and Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' - was named BMI Icon for her "enduring influence on generations of music makers".