There are currently 134 songwriters in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Each inductee who receives the coveted Manny Award (derived from the term "manuscript") has been deemed outstanding and significant by their peers. They all have proven to be outstanding contributors to the world of songwriting. We hope you will enjoy reading through the wealth of information we are collecting on these talented writers. They come from a wide diversity of backgrounds, life histories, and career milestones. The names may not be immediately recognizable, but you will recognize the incredible songs they have created. This is only the beginning... Please browse this site as often as you like. If you are interested in songs, songwriters, or songwriting, you will find the Nashville Songwriters Foundation a wonderful resource to return to. It is our intention to ongoingly provide you with consistent information with all the integrity these talented songwriters are due. mail@nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com