| Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates and honors the contributions of our great popular music songwriters, while developing new writing talent through workshops, showcases, scholarships, and digital initatives.

A prolific songwriter and producer during Motown’s golden era William "Mickey" Stevenson, Inducted 2022

Honored with SHOF’s highest accolade, the Johnny Mercer Award, in 1991 Betty Comden, Inducted 1980

A prolific songwriter since the age of 13 Rick Nowels, Inducted 2022

Honored with SHOF’s highest accolade, the Johnny Mercer Award, in 1990. Jerry Bock, Inducted 1972

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Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2025 Nominees For Induction Announced

Remembering Quincy Jones

Nile Rodgers Re-Elected Chairman of Songwriters Hall of Fame

Remembering Kris Kristofferson

Remembering JD Souther

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2024 Inductees

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Hillary Lindsey View Profile
Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley View Profile
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