| Songwriters Hall of Fame

| Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Songwriters Hall of Fame’s ongoing mission is to celebrate and honor the contributions and legacies of songwriters of all genres of music while developing new writing talent through Master Sessions, songwriting craft forums, scholarships and digital initiatives.

Honored with SHOF’s highest accolade, the Johnny Mercer Award, in 1990 Burton Lane, Inducted 1972

Wrote SHOF 2015 Towering Song "What A Wonderful World" with Bob Thiele George Weiss, Inducted 1984

Produced David Bowie's album "Let's Dance" and Madonna's "Like A Virgin" Nile Rodgers, Inducted 2016

Knighted in 1997 for service to music Paul McCartney, Inducted 1987

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Remembering Irving Burgie

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Jackie DeShannon Puts A Little Love Into USC’s SHOF Master Session

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Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2020 Nominees For Induction Announced

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Remembering Robert Hunter

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Mac Davis “Believes In Music” With Students At USC Master Class

2019 Inductees

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