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    Songwriters Hall Of Fame 49th Annual Induction And Awards

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    By amfmstudios on June 23, 2018 Uncategorized

    Inductees: Bill Anderson, Steve Dorff, Jermaine Dupri, Alan Jackson, Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown & James “JT” Taylor p/k/a “Kool & The Gang,” John Mellencamp and Allee Willis

    Special Award Recipients: Sara Bareilles, Neil Diamond and Sir Lucian Grainge

    Presenters/Performers: Leon Bridges, Mariah Carey, Stephen Dorff, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chad Elliott, Fantasia, Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff, Bob Gaudio, Ariana Grande, Nora Guthrie, Jason Mraz, Keith Stegall, Usher, Steve Wariner and The Weeknd

    JUNE 15, 2018 – NEW YORK – The 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner was a sparkling success, as SHOF President/CEO Linda Moran and co-chairs, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff recognized and celebrated some of the best songwriting legends of our time. Last night, musical titans Bill Anderson, Steve Dorff, Jermaine Dupri, Alan Jackson, Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown & James “JT” Taylor p/k/a “Kool & The Gang,” John Mellencamp and Allee Willis were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Honored with special awards were Neil Diamond with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award; Sara Bareilles with the Hal David Starlight Award and Sir Lucian Grainge with the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award.

    The Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards dinner, year after year, is a night full of unforgettable moments celebrating the art of songwriting. The evening kicked off with Brandon Victor Dixon delivering an energetic medley of “Neutron Dance” and “September” to thunderous applause before inducting Allee Willis.

    John Mellencamp performed acoustic renditions of “Longest Days” and “Jack and Diane” that ended with an audience sing-a-long and standing ovation after being inducted by Nora Guthrie.

    Ariana Grande surprised the audience with a performance of “No Tears Left To Cry” before The Weeknd honored Sir Lucian Grainge with the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award.

    Presenter, Keith Stegall introduced inductee Alan Jackson, who he called “one of the best we’ve ever had,” after performing “Don’t Rock The Jukebox.” Prior to his memorable performance of “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”, Jackson said “it’s such an honor to be included.”

    Fantasia performed an electrifying rendition of “I Just Fall In Love” before actor Stephen Dorff inducted his father, Steve Dorff into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. After a heartfelt speech reflecting on his career and fatherhood, Dorff sat at the piano for a beautiful performance of “Through The Years.”

    The evening continued as Usher, Mariah Carey and Chad Elliott took to the stage to induct their friend, Jermaine Dupri. Who said “it’s “a win for any kid who believes he can do it…even when people tell you no,” Dupri delivered a medley of his songs “Live and Die for Hip Hop” and “Jump” that got the audience dancing.

    Steve Wariner enchanted the audience with his soothing rendition of “The Tips Of My Fingers” before inducting Bill Anderson who delivered an heartfelt and comical speech prior to performing “Still.”

    Past recipient, Jason Mraz took to the stage to honor friend Sara Bareilles with the Hal David Starlight Award, which is presented to young songwriters who are making significant impact in the music industry with their original songs. Mraz said, “her soul is a songwriter” and “every song she sings is an event.” After receiving her award, Bareilles beautifully performed “She Used To Be Mine.”

    Leon Bridges performed an exhilarating rendition of “Get Down On It” before inducting Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown & James “JT” Taylor p/k/a “Kool & The Gang,” saying “through music [they have]made a celebration that has lasted 50 years.” Kool & The Gang performed their timeless song, “Celebration,” together for the first time in 25 years, which brought the audience to its feet, dancing and singing along.

    The celebratory evening concluded when SHOF co-chairmen, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff invited Bob Gaudio on stage to award Neil Diamond with the highest honor bestowed by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Johnny Mercer Award. Gaudio said when it comes to producing Diamond, “you just have to capture the magic.” Diamond went on to perform “Sweet Caroline” bringing the evening to a specular close.

    Full biographies and a complete list of inductees are available on the Songwriters Hall of Fame website at https://www.songhall.org. Joining online is quick and easy: https://www.songhall.org/join.

    49th Annual Songwriter's Hall of Fame Alan Jackson Alee Willis JASON MRAZ John Mellencamp Sara Bareilles Sir Lucian Grainge Steven Tyler The weeknd
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