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Recent Songwriters Hall of Fame News
Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces Fall Workshop Lineup
The Songwriters Hall of Fame will offer five workshops this fall: ArtistShare for Songwriters: A Special Presentation on Wednesday, September 23; This Songwriting Business on Saturday, October 31; Song Skills Workshop with Arnie Roman on Saturday, November 28; The Songwriter in the Recording Studio on Saturday, December 5; and the muti-session SongHall Writers Workshop A, with installments on October 14, 21 and 28; November 4, 11 and 18; and December…
From News, posted 9.04.09
Crosby, Stills & Nash Enter Songwriters Hall of Fame
Holland-Dozier-Holland Receive Johnny Mercer Award Crosby, Stills & Nash numbered among the elite few inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 18 in New York. Folk-pop pioneer James Taylor officially inducted the trio after performing a medley of CSN classics including “Love the One You’re With,” “Long Time Gone,” and “Teach Your Children.” Members of the Rock and Roll Hall of…
From News, posted 6.24.09
Songwriters Hall of Fame Offers ‘Master Class’ with Lamont Dozier
The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SongHall) will offer an installment of its Master Class series Tuesday, June 16, that will feature songwriting icon Lamont Dozier. Slated for 8 p.m. at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center (129 West 67th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam), the event will feature exclusive insight from Mr. Dozier regarding his unique and exceedingly productive creative processes. During the Master Class, the…
From News, posted 5.18.09
Matraca Berg, Tom Shapiro and John Hiatt to Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
BMI songwriters swept the short list of 2008 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees: hit writers Matraca Berg and Tom Shapiro will enter the elite ranks in the Songwriter category, while prolific songman John Hiatt stands ready to join the Hall in the Songwriter/Artist field. The candidates will officially be inducted Sunday, October 26 at the 39th Annual Nashville Songwriters Hall…
From News, posted 9.18.08
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Bob DiPiero, Flatt & Scruggs and Hank Williams, Jr.
NSAI Also Presents Annual Awards Bob DiPiero, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs and Hank Williams, Jr. were honored for their songwriting contributions and welcomed to the esteemed ranks of the Nashville Songwriters Hall Fame during the 38th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony held Sunday, October 14. Members of the Nashville songwriting and publishing community filled the ballroom of…
From News, posted 10.18.07
Bob DiPiero, Hank Williams Jr. and Flatt & Scruggs to Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation (NaSHOF) announced the 2007 Hall of Fame inductees this morning, September 10, in Music City. BMI country scribe Bob DiPiero, iconic BMI bluegrass duo Flatt & Scruggs and country/Southern rock hybrid and longtime BMI affiliate Hank Williams, Jr. will officially join the elite hall of fame ranks at the 38th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on October…
From News, posted 9.12.07
Song Hall Inducts Don Black, Bobby Weinstein & Teddy Randazzo
Dolly Parton, Don Kirshner, John Legend Receive Special Honors BMI songwriting greats Don Black, Bobby Weinstein and the late Teddy Randazzo were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 7 during the gala SHOF Annual Awards Show, held at the Marriot Marquis hotel in New York City.
From News, posted 6.08.07
Songwriters Hall of Fame Bows Online Forum
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the May 1 launch of a new interactive Forum, as part of its songhall.org website. Usually available only to members, SHOF is opening it up to all interested parties for a limited time. The Forum will provide a real-time community of ideas and networking, as well as a sounding board for songwriters, focusing on topics such as Songwriting, The Biz, Collaboration,…
From News, posted 4.26.07
Song Hall Honors Thom Bell, Mac Davis, Kris Kristofferson
The 2006 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony pulled out all the stops as SHOF Chairman/CEO Hal David and President Linda Moran helped honor BMI songwriting heavyweights Thom Bell, Mac Davis, Will Jennings, Sylvia Moy and Kris Kristofferson. The 37th annual induction ceremony, which also saluted songwriters Henry Cosby, John Mayer, Peter, Paul &…
From News, posted 6.19.06
Song Hall Inducts Class of 2005
BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Richard and Robert Sherman were among those inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 36th annual induction and awards dinner held June 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
From News, posted 6.09.05
Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct Cropper, Hayes, Porter and Sherman Bros.
BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Richard and Robert Sherman are among those who will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The organization, which is dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, will host its 36th annual induction and awards dinner Thursday, June 9, at…
From News, posted 2.28.05
Song Hall Inducts Class of 2004
The Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, held its 35th annual induction ceremony and awards dinner on June 10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The show was taped by Bravo and will air on the NBC-affiliated cable network on Sunday, July 18 at 9pm.
From News, posted 6.30.04
BMI Salutes Song Hall Inductees
BMI proudly salutes our 2003 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees who were honored June 12 at the 34th Annual Induction Ceremony and Dinner held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Recipients of this prestigious award included BMI represented songwriter/artists Van Morrison, Little Richard (who was unable to attend), Queen (PRS), Patti LaBelle (Lifetime Achievement Award), Phil Collins (PRS) and RCA Music Group…
From News, posted 6.15.03
BMI Stars at the Head of Song Hall Class of 2002
Some of BMI's brightest stars were among the class of 2002 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, honored Thursday night (6/13) at the organization's 33rd annual Induction Ceremony at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. Legendary BMI songwriters Barry Manilow, Sting, Michael Jackson and Song Hall member Carole King, who received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award, were feted with special performances…
From News, posted 6.17.02
BMI Heads Class of 2001 Song Hall Inductees
BMI songwriters, artists and publishers once again lead the class of inductees into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame (SHOF), announced March 19 by The National Academy of Popular Music (NAPM). Congratulations to BMI family members Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton (PRS), publisher Ralph Peer (Abe Olman Publisher…
From News, posted 6.12.01
Song Hall Unveils 2001 Inductee List
The National Academy of Popular Music (NAPM) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) have just unveiled this year's list of inductees (March 19) and once again, BMI songwriters, artists and publishers were at the head of the class. Congratulations to BMI family members Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton (PRS),…
From News, posted 3.25.01
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