Musical titans Bobby Braddock, Willie Dixon, Robert Hunter & Jerry Garcia, Toby Keith, Cyndi Lauper and Linda Perry will become the latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 46th
Annual Induction and Awards Dinner. These legendary songwriters wrote
such mega-hits as “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Hoochie Coochie Man,”
“Dark Star,” "Should've Been A Cowboy," “Time After Time,” and
“Beautiful.” The star-studded induction event is slated for Thursday, June 18th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Additional special award honorees will be announced soon.
“Our
2015 lineup of inductees represents the rich diversity of American
musical styles – Rock, Country, Blues and Pop – that have captivated the
world over the past six decades,” said SHOF President & CEO Linda Moran.
“Each one of these brilliant music creators have written instantly
recognizable classics, songs that are both of their time and timeless.
Our Annual Awards Gala is sure to be unforgettable.”
Established
in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) serves as a vital bridge
between music’s past and future. In the Hall, musical pioneers are
enshrined and celebrated, while the organization’s outreach to the music
community grooms the next generation of troubadours.