15 Black Hits From 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame…
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The record of nominees for induction into the annual Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, and we’re very proud to see a few of our favourite melanated faces getting their due recognition.
We’d like to give a major salute to Kandi Burruss, Maurice Starr, will.i.am, (*15*) Melle Mel, Ne-Yo and the surviving members of War for their inclusion on the shortlist for 2027.
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They be a part of a wider record of nominees from all backgrounds and genres, including Pete Bellotte, Shannon Rubicam and George Merrill of Boy Meets Girl, Andreas Carlsson, Tom Douglas, Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, Richard Gottehrer, Bob McDill, Tor Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen of Stargate, Mike Stock, Matt Aiken and Pete Waterman of Stock Aitken Waterman, Dan Wilson, Toni Wine, Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley of America, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie, Boy George, Vince Gill, Lady Gaga, P!nk, Shakira, Sia, Jack White, Dusty Hill and ZZ Top members Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard. While the competitors could also be stiff certainly, we’re holding out hope that many of the songwriters representing for the tradition will make it to the induction part.
Each nominated songwriter certified based on the golden rule that their first business release be at least 20 years outdated. Those eligible to vote will forged their ballots from now until midnight EST on December 14, 2026, selecting up to three nominees in each of the songwriter and performing songwriter classes. The winners will then settle for their awards at the 2027 Induction & Awards Gala in New York City.
On the slight probability of being an affect on the nominations, we put together a record of the best hits from the Black nominees for a fast musical lesson on why they positively deserve induction. The proof is in the pen!
Take a look below at some of our favourite hit songs from the Black nominees on the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame shortlist:
TLC – “No Scrubs” (1999)
Songwriter: Kandi Burruss
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