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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.

His "Thriller" best selling album of all time; 65 million copies Michael Jackson, Inducted 2002

He received the 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame's Pioneer Award Berry Gordy, Inducted 2017

Helped launch both Lou Reed and Bette Midler's careers Jerome Pomus, Inducted 1992

Among the 10 best-selling male vocalists ever in all genres Alan Jackson, Inducted 2018

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2018 SHOF Gala Newsletter

Nile Rodgers Elected Chairman Of Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame Celebrates The Best Of Songwriting Legends

Annual Induction and Awards Gala Presenters & Performers Announced

Premier SHOF Master Session at Stuyvesant High School

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2018 Inductees

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Bill Anderson View Profile
Robert "Kool" Bell View Profile
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