Superstars Janet Jackson and Eminem are among a number of musicians scheduled to receive nominations for the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame.
“Dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the exceptional work and lives of composers and lyricists,” on Tuesday (11.2), the organization’s officials announced the nominees for the next round of inductions into the prestigious institution.
In addition to Jackson and Marshall Bruce Mathers III (pka Eminem,) the other talent nominated in the performing songwriters category for next year include Bryan Adams, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, the Doobie Brothers, David Gates, Tommy James, Mike Love, Alanis Morissette, Dr. Dre, the late Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella of hip-hop group N.W.A., and Steve Winwood.
Songwriters in the non-performing category include Mariah Carey collaborator Walter Afanasieff, Mike Chapman, Sonny Curtis, Tom Douglas, Franne Golde, Ashley Gorley, Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins, Tony Macaulay, Roger Nichols, Narada Michael Walden.
In addition to the solo musicians, the three sets of songwriting duos in the running include Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan, Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, as well as Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham.
Each songwriter with a catalogue of notable titles qualifies for induction into the Songwriter Hall of Fame 20 years after their first significant commercial release.
Eligible voting members have until December 22 to turn in their ballots and the winners will be announced at the 2025 Induction & Awards Gala in New York City on a yet-to-be-confirmed date.
Since 2017, Nile Rodgers has served as chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Author: Saul Goode
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