Songwriter’s hall of fame
Eminem among finalists for Songwriters Hall of Fame
N.W.A, Janet Jackson, and Alanis Morissette are among the other nominees for the class of 2025. Eminem Among Finalists for Songwriters Hall of Fame Scoop Harrison
Songwriters Hall of Fame: 9 Best Moments From 2022 Induction Ceremony
After two years of COVID-related cancelations, the Songwriters Hall of Fame returned for an in-person ceremony on Thursday (June 16) night in New York City. The 2022 induction gala honored Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, The Isley Brothers, Steve Miller, Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, Rick Nowels and William “Mickey” Stevenson. Lil Nas X was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award, while Paul Williams received the highest songwriting honor, the Johnny Mercer Award. The evening also saw UMPG chairman/CEO Jody Gerson receive the Abe Olman Publisher Award for her lengthy career of songwriter advocacy. From surprise guests (both musical and less-than) to knockout live performances, these were the standout moments from the Songwriters Hall of ...
Lil Nas X to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
Lil Nas X will receive the Hal David Starlight Award at the 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame gala, which will be held June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. The songwriter/artist born Montero Lamar Hill will become only the second songwriter/artist associated with hip-hop to receive the honor. The first was Drake in 2011. LNX, 23, will also become one of the three youngest recipients. Taylor Swift was just 20 when she received the honor in 2010. Nick Jonas was also 23 when he was honored in 2016. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news According to the SHOF, “award recipients are gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs.” The award is meant as a balance to the Johnny Me...
Jermaine Dupri Shades Diddy with Songwriters Honor: “I’m At Tables Puff Can’t Pay For”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Jermaine Dupri hasn’t played games when it came to calling out Diddy for a Verzuz battle and recently revealed not only why, but also why his credentials show his arms are actually longer than Diddy’s when it comes to hits. As previously reported, during an Instagram live session, Diddy, JD, and Snoop Dogg joined Fat Joe to discuss the potential battle. Diddy previously stated that he only wanted to battle Dr. Dre. “Ayo, short arms. You need to chill out short arms. You hear me? Ayo, I love you. First of all, I want the world to know that this is one of my best friends. You know, one of my best inspirations,” said Diddy to JD. Dupri stopped by The Kenny Burns Show on Atlanta radio station V-103 earlier this week, to discuss his accomp...
