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Roger Cook inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York
Congratulations to 1997 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Roger Cook, who was inducted into the New York-based Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 18, 2009.
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.
“People Are Crazy” is Bobby’s 13th number one song in his long career. Some of Braddock’s other #1 hits include: “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” by Tammy Wynette, “He stopped Loving Her Today” song by George Jones, “I Wanna Talk About Me” by Toby Keith, and “Time Marches On” by Tracy Lawrence. This was the first number one for co-writer Troy Jones.
BMI reports "People Are Crazy" is the most-played song on country radio so far this year!
Roger Cook inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York
Thursday, March 11, 2010 | Staff
Congratulations to 1997 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Roger Cook, who was inducted into the New York-based Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 18, 2009. Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Cook’s writing partner, Roger Greenaway, and Crosby, Stills and Nash were among the other inductees.
In a musical career spanning over four decades, Roger has penned songs for artists including: Elton John, Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, and John Prine. “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” sung by The Hollies, “One Night at a Time” by George Strait, and “I Believe in You” by Don Williams are just a few of his many hits. Cook has also had success in advertising composing many jingles for Coca-cola, including the iconic “Buy The World a Coke.”
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