Waylon Jennings Tribute Album

Collaboration album dedicated to Waylon Jennings available soon.

The Music Inside, Volume II, the second of a three volume series dedicated to the late Waylon Jennings, features country music artists performing his greatest hits.

Dolly Parton Has a New Book

1986 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Dolly Parton has a new book; The Quotable Dolly: A Collection of Rich Sayings to Live, Love and Laugh By from The Country Music Legend.

Bobby Braddock Presented BMI’s Icon Award

1981 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Bobby Braddock was presented with BMI’s Icon Award for writing and co-writing such songs as; ”D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Time Marches On,” “Did You Ever,” “Golden Ring,” I Wanna Talk About Me,” “I Feel Like Loving You Again” and “People Are Crazy.”

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Songwriters Hall of Fame Class 0f 2011 To Perform Wednesday, Nov. 30, At The Bluebird Cafe

November 18, 2011 | Admin
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame will present a special show Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Bluebird Café featuring members of the "Class of 2011”

2011 Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Photos

October 29, 2011 | Staff
The night in pictures.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, John Bettis, Thom Schuyler, and Allen Shamblin

October 17, 2011 | Admin
Country superstars Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson and hit songwriters John Bettis, Thom Schuyler and Allen Shamblin were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall Fame during the organization's 41st Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony, held last night at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

David Conrad To Be Presented With Frances Williams Preston Mentor Award

September 26, 2011 | Staff
Legendary music publisher David Conrad will be presented with the Frances Williams Preston Mentor Award during the upcoming Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on October 16th, 2011.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces Inductees for 2011

August 22, 2011 | Staff
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation (NaSHOF) today announced this year’s inductees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

15 Nominated for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

June 20, 2011 | Staff
Five highly successful artists and ten songwriters have been nominated for induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

2011 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony

April 11, 2011 | Staff
Set for October 16 at Nashville's Renaissance Hotel

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Charlie Louvin Passes Away

January 26, 2011 | Staff
1979 Hall of Fame inductee, Charlie Louvin passed away at the age of 83, following his fight with pancreatic cancer. He died at his home in Wartrace Tennessee.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation Elects New Board Members

January 11, 2011 | Staff
Hall of Fame Member, Pat Alger, and veteran songwriter and publisher, Steve Bogard, join the board. John Van Mol to serve as Chairman of the Foundation.

2010 Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

October 19, 2010 | Staff
The night in pictures. Garth Brooks, Tanya Tucker, Taylor Swift, and Jimmy Wayne participate in the celebration.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Pat Alger, Steve Cropper, late Pop/Country star Paul Davis and Stephen Foster

October 18, 2010 | Staff
Songwriters Pat Alger and Steve Cropper, late Pop/Country star Paul Davis and Stephen Foster were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall Fame during the organization's 40th Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony.

Frances Preston to be Presented with Mentor Award

September 28, 2010 | Staff
Frances Preston to be presented with Mentor Award at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Preston is one of the industry’s most influential and beloved executives.

Sir Paul McCartney Recieves Honorary Induction to Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

September 07, 2010 | Staff
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Presents Honorary Induction to Former Beatle Paul McCartney During His Recent Nashville Performance.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct Pat Alger, Steve Cropper, Paul Davis, and Stephen Foster

August 30, 2010 | Staff
40th Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony on Sunday, October 17, 2010

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Hank Cochran Passes Away

July 16, 2010 | Staff
1974 Hall Of Fame Inductee, Hank Cochran, died at his home in Hendersonville, TN surrounded by his family and friends. known for his many hits including “I Fall To Pieces,” "She’s Got You" and “Make The World Go Away” Cochran is survived by wife Suzi and four children.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Presents Flood Victims Benefit at Fontanel

June 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.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Elects New Board Member and 2010 Officers

January 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.

Congratulations Hall of Fame Members on Your 2010 Grammy Nominations!

January 20, 2010 | Staff

Kris Kristofferson Honored as BMI Icon

November 26, 2009 | Staff
1977 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Kris Kristofferson was honored by BMI at the 57th BMI Country Awards.

2009 Induction Ceremony

October 19, 2009 | Staff
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Kye Fleming, Mark D. Sanders, Tammy Wynette, NSAI Presents its Annual and Decade Awards in a ceremony held on Sunday, October 19 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame to induct Kye Fleming, Mark D. Sanders and Tammy Wynette

August 31, 2009 | Staff
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation (NaSHOF) is pleased to announce this year's inductees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame: from the Songwriter category, prolific writers Kye Fleming and Mark D. Sanders; and from the Songwriter/Artist category, late Country music icon Tammy Wynette.

Congratulations Hall of Fame Members on Your 2009 CMA Nominations!

August 30, 2009 | Staff
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Members Recognized for Their Outstanding Contributions to Country Music

Keith Urban Pays Tribute to Hall of Fame Members

June 03, 2009 | Staff
BMI hosted a celebration of Keith Urban’s Career Milestones. During the event Keith spoke on the importance of Nashville songwriters and thanked them for their impact on his career.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation Elects 2 New Board Members, 2009 Officers

March 10, 2009 | Staff
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation (NaSHOF) has elected Dr. Bethel "Bo" Thomas, Vice President for University Advancement, Belmont University; and Kelli L. Gabriel, Sr. Vice President and Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley in Nashville; to its 2009/2010 Board of Directors.

Hall of Fame Songwriter Hank Williams, Jr. Honored as BMI Icon

November 12, 2008 | Staff
Hank Williams, Jr. was honored by BMI at the performing rights organization's 56th Annual Country Awards.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Matraca Berg, Tom Shapiro, and John Hiatt

October 27, 2008 | Staff
Ceremony held in Nashville on Sunday, October 26 at the 39th Annual Nashville Songwriters Hall Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony.

Hall of Fame Songwriter Danny Dill Passes Away

October 24, 2008 | Kate Richardson
Songwriter and performer Danny Dill, best known for writing "Long Black Veil" and "Detroit City," has died at age 84.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct Matraca Berg, John Hiatt, and Tom Shapiro

September 04, 2008 | Staff
Matraca Berg, Tom Shapiro, and John Hiatt to be inducted on Sunday, October 26, 2008 in Nashville, TN.

Hall of Fame Songwriter, Musician, and Actor Jerry Reed Dies at 71

September 03, 2008 | Staff
Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member, three time Grammy winner, and actor, Jerry Reed, died this past weekend.

AT&T Sponsors the 39th Annual Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony

August 19, 2008 | Staff
AT&T announced today that it is the prime sponsor for the dinner and induction ceremony scheduled for October 26, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville.

Hall of Fame to Open in 2009

August 11, 2008 | Staff
Tennessean feature interview with Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame Chairman, Roger Murrah, discussing Hall of Fame opening in 2009.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Names Fifteen Nominees for 2008

August 08, 2008 | Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Ten songwriters and five songwriter/artists have been nominated for one of the nation’s highest songwriting honors – induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation Joins Tennessee Chamber of Commerce

July 30, 2008 | Staff
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation recently became an organizational member of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, as the two groups formalized their commitment to reaching mutual goals.

Hall of Fame Member Dottie Rambo Dies In Tour Bus Crash

May 20, 2008 | Kate Richardson
Gospel legend and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, Joyce "Dottie" Rambo died on Sunday, May 11, 2008, when her tour bus ran off the highway and struck an embankment in Missouri.

2007 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees

October 17, 2007 | Staff
Bob DiPiero, Mac McAnally, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, Dottie Rambo and Hank Williams, Jr. were honored for their songwriting contributions and welcomed to the esteemed ranks of the Nashville Songwriters Hall Fame during the organization’s 38th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony held Sunday, Oct. 14.

Mike Curb Family Foundation, Belmont University and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation Partner to Celebrate the Songwriter

September 20, 2007 | Staff
Partnership Plans for 34 Music Square East to Honor Past, Present and Future of Songwriting in Nashville Announced