Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2019
August 07 2019
(clockwise from top left) Dwight Yoakam, Sharon Vaughn, Rivers Rutherford, Kostas, Marcus Hummon, Larry Gatlin
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Highlights from The Songwriters on PBS: Guy Clark
June 11 2019
Take a look at The Songwriters -- You’ll find this compelling conversation here.
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Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2018
August 08 2018
(l-r) Wayne Kirkpatrick, Byron Hill, Joe Melson, K.T. Oslin and Ronnie Dunn
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Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2017
August 09 2017
(clockwise, l-r) Walt Aldridge, Tim Nichols, Jim McBride, Vern Gosdin
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NaSHOF TV Show Premieres Jan. 28 on WNPT2
January 16 2017
“The Songwriters” – a weekly television show spotlighting Hall of Fame songwriters -- will premiere Saturday, Jan. 28, on Nashville Public Television WNPT2. “The Songwriters” will air three times weekly – Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (statewide), and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. (Nashville only) and 4:30 p.m. (statewide), all Central Time. The show will be available on Comcast Digital Cable channel 241, Charter Digital Cable channel 176, and over-the-air on channel 8.2.
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August 08 2013
Tony Arata was born in Savannah, Georgia and grew up on nearby Tybee Island. While studying for a journalism degree from Georgia Southern University, he began performing his original songs in local bands. In 1986, he and wife Jaymi moved to Nashville where his unique, soulful style began to get the attention of people like Allen Reynolds and Garth Brooks.
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March 08 2013
Pat Alger started writing songs and performing at Atlanta folk clubs. Moving to Woodstock, N.Y. in the '70s, he made three albums with the Woodstock Mountain Revue for Rounder Records and a duet album with guitarist Artie Traum. Pat had his first hit with Folk-Pop artist Livingston Taylor ("First Time Love") in 1980, then decided to move to Nashville.
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Ten Questions With Kris Kristofferson
January 09 2013
Kris Kristofferson's talents are as far-reaching as his impact on the musical landscape. Among his classic songs that have influenced generations of artists and music lovers are "Me and Bobby McGee," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," and "Sunday Morning Coming Down."
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July 18 2012
Mel Tillis is a true Renaissance man - a songwriter, recording artist, film and television actor, painter and humanitarian. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1976, his career has spanned more than six decades.
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Ten Questions With Thom Schuyler
April 25 2012
Thom Schuyler's songwriting credits include “I Don’t Know Where To Start” (Eddie Rabbitt), “Years After You” (John Conlee) and “Love Out Loud” (Earl Thomas Conley). His “Point of Light” (Randy Travis) was the theme song for President George H.W. Bush’s volunteerism campaign. “ 16th Avenue ” (Lacy J. Dalton) is the unofficial anthem of Music Row’s songwriting community.
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Ten Questions With Roger Murrah
October 13 2011
With hit songs spanning four decades and dozens of airplay and achievement awards, Roger Murrah is one of Nashville's most prolific songwriters and successful independent music publishers.
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August 16 2011
Recently, there has been renewed interest in the songs of Dickey Lee with the emergence of the TNT hit show, "Memphis Beat." Lee co-wrote the theme, which was originally recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Loretta Lynn Celebrates 50 Years in Entertainment: The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Interview
May 02 2011
Loretta shares how she got started in the business, the secret to a long career, her advice for songwriters and what she thinks of country music today.
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Ten Questions With Mark D. Sanders
July 26 2010
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Mark D. Sanders shares how he got started, and offers advice to up and coming songwriters.
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Ten Questions With Hugh Prestwood
February 02 2010
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.
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Ten Questions With Sonny Curtis
September 29 2009
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.
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Ten Questions With Matraca Berg
February 05 2009
Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame Member, Matraca Berg shares personal stories of her life, discusses the people who mean so much to her, and offers advice to up and coming songwriters.
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Ten Questions With Jim Weatherly
September 28 2008
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, Jim Weatherly, shares entertaining stories about songwriting, inspiration behind his hits, and being in the right place at the right time.
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July 06 2008
Grammy winning songwriter, Mike Reid, discusses the ups and downs of writing, what makes a good song, and the importance of hard work.
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Ten Questions With Bobby Braddock
June 25 2008
Feature interview with Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Bobby Braddock. Bobby discusses how he got his start, producing, performing, and the importance of giving back.
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Become a Founding Donor to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, which is located in the fabulous new Music City Center.
Harlan Howard Achieves No. 1 Song in Six Decades
May 29 2014
Music Row Celebrates
Dennis Morgan & Kye Flemming Hit Honored as Tennessee State Song
May 29 2014
"Smoky Mountain Rain" Becomes Official State Song of Tennessee
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Jim Weatherly To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame
February 20 2014
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Jim Weatherly To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame June 12
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Garth Brooks Announces World Tour for 2014
December 10 2013
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member and country icon Garth Brooks announced that he is set to return to the road for a world tour in 2014.
Anderson, Braddock, Gill, Weatherly and Robertson Among 2014 Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees
October 28 2013
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame members Vince Gill, Bobby Braddock and Bill Anderson are among the nominees for the 2014 Songwriters Hall of Fame.
NaSHOF Member Roger Murrah Welcomes Jazz Great Al Jarreau Back to Nashville
September 24 2013
Hall of Fame songwriter, Roger Murrah, welcomed jazz great, Al Jarreau, back to Nashville Sunday night.
Songwriter Dean Dillon To Be Honored As BMI Icon
September 23 2013
Broadcast Music, Inc. will celebrate the songwriting career of Dean Dillon by naming him a BMI Icon at the Company’s 61st annual BMI Country Awards on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Loretta Lynn to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom August 9, 2013
August 09 2013
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, Loretta Lynn, has been named one of the sixteen 2013 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Cowboy Jack Clement Passes Away
August 08 2013
1973 Hall of Fame inductee, Jack Clement, passed away at the age of 82 at his home in Nashville following an illness.
Whisperin’ Bill Anderson Will Serve as Moderator of the Inaugural Hank Williams Songwriting Workshop
May 09 2013
County Music and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer and legendary singer/songwriter Whisperin’ Bill Anderson will serve as moderator of the inaugural Hank Williams Songwriting Workshop.
“Cowboy” Jack Clement To Be Inducted Into The Country Music Hall Of Fame
April 11 2013
The Country Music Hall of Fame formally announced the inductees for 2013. The newest class includes Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, “Cowboy” Jack Clement.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Members to Host Festival to Benefit Foster Care Students
March 07 2013
On Saturday, May 18th five of Nashville’s hit songwriters will come together at the Virginia Highlands Community College campus in Abington, VA for the Richard Leigh Music Festival.
Kris Kristofferson Presents the Inaugural Kris Kristofferson Award Willie Nelson
February 19 2013
The Nashville Songwriters Association International hosted an intimate ceremony to commemorate the lifetime achievement of Willie Nelson and present him with the inaugural Kris Kristofferson Award.
Tom Shapiro Bestowed Five Million-Air Awards
February 19 2013
Hall of Fame member, Tom Shapiro, was recently awarded Million-Air Awards from BMI for five of his songs.
