Members In The News

Bobby Braddock Tops the Charts

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Bobby Braddock, along with co-writer Troy Jones, have a #1 hit with “People Are Crazy” recorded by Billy Currington. The songwriter’s celebrated the chart-topping collaboration with Billy at a party hosted by BMI.

Harlan Howard Achieves No. 1 Song in Six Decades

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, Harlan Howard, has another hit with One Eskimo's number one, AAA smash “Kandi.” This achievement gives Harlan number one records in six decades since he caught fire in the 50s.

Dennis Morgan & Kye Flemming Hit Honored as Tennessee State Song

Hall of Fame members Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan made history June 9, 2010 when their classic ballad “Smoky Mountain Rain” became the official state song of Tennessee.

News

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Hank Cochran Passes Away

07-16-2010 | Staff

1974 Hall Of Fame Inductee, Hank Cochran, died at his home in Hendersonville, TN.

06-22-2010 | Staff

“Songwriters Sing for Nashville” on July 17 will benefit Nashville flood survivors. Tickets are now on sale for the concert at The Woods at Fontanel.

01-21-2010 | Staff

New Hall of Fame Inductee and Multiple Award Winner, Kye Fleming, Joins the Board of Directors. 2010 Officers Announced by Chairman Roger Murrah.

01-20-2010 | Staff

10 questions with Mark D. Sanders

07-26-2010 | Admin

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Mark D. Sanders shares how he got started, and offers advice to up and coming songwriters.

02-02-2010 | Staff

Hugh Prestwood has written hits for artists such as: crystal Gayle, Trisha Yearwood, Jimmy Buffet, Michael Johnson and Randy Travis. Inducted into the hall of Fame in 2006, the award winning songwriter won an Emmy and a NSAI Song of The Year honor for “The Song remembers When” (Trisha Yearwood) in 1993, and BMI’s 1990 Country Song of the Year for “Bottom Of Your Heart” (Randy Travis). Hugh Prestwood shares details of his experience as a hit songwriter, and offers advice for aspiring songwriters.

09-29-2009 | Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame Member, Sonny Curtis shares how he got started, the history behind two of his songs, and gives his advice to upcoming songwriters, including his personal experience on what not to do when opening a show for someone else.