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Courtesy SHOFThe nominees for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018 have been announced, and it’s a lengthy list, incorporating two categories: “Performing” and “Non-Performing” songwriters.
Among the performers, the nominees include Mariah Carey, N.W.A., reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, The Isley Brothers, and Kool & the Gang. Rockers Alice Cooper, John Mellencamp, Chrissie Hynde and Tom Waits are also on the list.
The non-performing songwriter nominees, and some of their biggest hits, include:
Jermaine Dupri — “Always Be My Baby,” “We Belong Together,” “Confessions Part II,” “U Got It Bad,” “Jump”
Maurice Starr — “Candy Girl,” “I’ll Be Loving You Forever,” “Is This the End,” “Jealous Girl,” “Step by Step”
Allee Willis — “Boogie Wonderland,” “I’ll Be There for You,” “Neutron Dance,” “September,” “What Have I Done to Deserve This”
William “Mickey” Stevenson — “Beechwood 4-5789,” “Dancing in the Street,” “Devil with the Blue Dress”, “It Takes Two,” “Pride and Joy”
To be eligible for induction, a songwriter must have been working for a minimum of 20 years, and have a “notable catalog” of hits. Members have until December 17 to turn in their ballots. Winners will be inducted next year in a gala ceremony.
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