All articles tagged with #songwriters hall of fame
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees include notable artists such as Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne, and others from various categories, with voting open until December 4, 2023, to select inductees based on their significant contributions to music.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Boston Globe
Mike Love was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame shortly after the death of his bandmate Brian Wilson, with actor John Stamos praising Love as a songwriter's songwriter during the ceremony.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture
Steely Dan will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024, with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker joining a group that includes R.E.M. and Timbaland. The honor comes decades after their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction and follows a period of medical uncertainty for Fagen, who has since rejoined the Eagles tour after a hospitalization.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 inductees, including R.E.M., Timbaland, and Steely Dan, with the induction ceremony set for June 13th in New York City. The chairman emphasized the importance of songwriters in the music industry and highlighted the diversity and unity across genres, ethnicity, and gender among the inductees. The invite-only ceremony, known for its memorable performances, remains a closely guarded event within the music industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Rudolph Isley, founding member of the legendary soul group The Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. Alongside his brothers, Rudolph helped create timeless hits such as "Who's That Lady?" and "Shout." After leaving the band in the late 1980s, he pursued a life in the ministry. The Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame last year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Gloria Estefan became the first Latina to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her contributions to popularizing Latin rhythms and creating hits such as "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" and "Let's Get Loud." Estefan has won eight Grammy Awards and sold 100 million records worldwide. She has also been honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Kennedy Center Honors award. During the ceremony, Estefan performed a medley of her most important songs and was joined by her husband and grandson.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Gloria Estefan became the first Hispanic woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, alongside fellow inductees Glen Ballard, Jeff Lynne, Teddy Riley, and Liz Rose. Post Malone and Tim Rice were presented with special recognition awards. Sade and Snoop Dogg, who were announced as 2023 inductees, deferred their entry until a later year. The event featured performances, stories, and disses towards AI.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Gloria Estefan becomes the first Latina to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame during the 52nd annual ceremony held in New York City. The three-time Grammy winner has sold over 100 million records worldwide and scored 29 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. She was accompanied by her husband and manager, Emilio Estefan, and their family. Other inductees included Jeff Lynne, Teddy Riley, and Liz Rose.