May 23, 2013

Berry Gordy to Receive Songwriters Hall of Fame Honor

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*Berry Gordy is making room for yet another award in his collection. The Songwriters Hall of Fame organization announced Tuesday that the Motown founder will receive the Pioneer Award at its 44th annual induction ceremony on June 13 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The award was established last year to honor [...]




Ne-Yo Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame (Photos)

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*R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo, at the tender age of 32, was inducted Thursday into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] The institution recognizes those in the industry who are “pioneers in their craft” and have “inspired the music community.” Ne-Yo, born Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr., picked up the [...]




Earth Wind & Fire Members Headed to Songwriters Hall

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*The key members of Earth Wind and Fire will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame during a ceremony this summer. Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Verdine White are being honored in addition to producer-composer David Foster and Leonard Cohen, according to an announcement Tueday. Also up for honors are Johnny Mandel, Jackie DeShannon, [...]