Celebrating and honoring the greatest songwriters in history for over 50 years
The Songwriters Hall of Fame is dedicated and committed to honor and preserve the contributions and legacies of songwriters of all genres of music, while continuing to cultivate and to encourage the growth of promising writers.
Bill Anderson - 2018 Inductee
Paul Anka - 2008 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Dallas Austin - 2019 Inductee
Burt Bacharach and Hal David - 1996 Johnny Mercer Award Recipients
Glen Ballard - 2023 Inductee
Alan and Marilyn Bergman - 1997 Johnny Mercer Award Receipient
Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick - 1990 Johnny Mercer Award Recipients
Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora - 2009 Inductees
Garth Brooks - 2011 Inductee
Irving Caesar - 1994 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Sammy Cahn - 1983 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Mariah Carey - 2022 Inductee
Desmond Child - 2008 Inductee
George Clinton - 2025 Inductee
Leonard Cohen - 2010 Inductee
Cy Coleman - 1995 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Phil Collins - 2010 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Betty Comden and Adolph Green - 1991 Johnny Mercer Award Recipients
Elvis Costello - 2016 Inductee
Neil Diamond - 2018 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons of The Doobie Brothers - 2025 Inductees
Steve Dorff - 2018 Inductee
Jermaine Dupri - 2018 Inductee
Missy Elliott - 2019 Inductee
Gloria Estefan - 2023 Inductee
Annie Lennox and David Stewart of Eurythmics - 2022 Inductees
Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff - 2014 Johnny Mercer Award Recipients
Ashley Gorley - 2025 Inductee
Jerry Herman - 1987 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland - 2009 Johnny Mercer Award Recipients
Ronald Isley and Ernie Isley of The Isley Brothers - 2022 Inductees
Alan Jackson - 2018 Inductee
Elton John and Bernie Taupin - 2013 Johnny Mercer Award Recipients
Carole King - 2002 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
George Brown, Ronald Bell, Robert "Kool" Bell and James "J.T." Taylor of Kool and the Gang - 2018 Inductees
Kris Kristofferson - 2006 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller - 2000 Johnny Mercer Award Recipients
Hillary Lindsey - 2024 Inductee
Mike Love - 2025 Inductee
Jeff Lynne - 2023 Inductee
Tony Macaulay - 2025 Inductee
John Mellencamp - 2018 Inductee
Alan Menken - 2017 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Steve Miller - 2022 Inductee
Graham Nash, Stephen Stills and David Crosby - 2009 Inductees
Rick Nowels - 2022 Inductee
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes - 2022 Inductees
Dolly Parton - 2007 Johnny Mercer Award Receipient
Dean Pitchford - 2024 Inductee
David Porter and Isaac Hayes - 2005 Inductees
John Prine - 2019 Inductee
Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe of R.E.M. - 2024 Inductees
Tim Rice - 2023 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Lionel Richie - 2016 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Teddy Riley - 2023 Inductee
Smokey Robinson - 2005 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Liz Rose - 2023 Inductee
Carole Bayer Sager - 2019 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Stephen Schwartz - 2025 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Paul Simon - 1998 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Valerie Simpson and Nicolas Ashford - 2002 Inductees
Stephen Sondheim - 1999 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Donald Fagen of Steely Dan - 2024 Inductees
William "Mickey" Stevenson - 2022 Inductee
Jule Styne - 1993 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Jack Tempchin - 2019 Inductee
Timbaland - 2024 Inductee
Van Morrison - 2015 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Diane Warren - 2024 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Jimmy Webb - 2003 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
Cynthia Weil and Barry Man - 2011 Johnny Mercer Award Recipients
Paul Williams - 2002 Johnny Mercer Award Recipient
