1997 Award and Induction Ceremony

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Frances Preston, and Harlan Howard

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Jimmy Kennedy, and Marilyn Bergman

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Larry King and Vic Damone

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Phil Spector and Paul Shaffer

1997 Inductees
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1997 Special Awards
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The National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrated its 28th annual Induction and Awards Dinner on Tuesday June 10 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York City.

This year's inductees include Joni Mitchell, Phil Spector, Harlan Howard, Jimmy Kennedy and Ernesto Lecuona. Special Award recipients include Alan and Marily Bergman (the Jonny Mercer Award), Gene Goodman (the Abe Olman Publisher Award), Vic Damone (the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award), Dr. Samuel LeFrak (the Patron of the Arts Award) and "How High the Moon" by Nancy Hamilton & Morgan Lewis (Towering Song Award). Click on any of the inductee or award recipient names at right to read a biographical profile.

The National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame was founded in 1969 by songwriter Johnny Mercer and publishers Abe Olman and Howie Richmond. The NAPM/SHOF is also devoted to the development of new songwriting talent through workshops, showcases and scholarships.