Prince has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction took place on Saturday, July 27th at a 40th anniversary screening of Prince’s Purple Rain at the Target Center in his native […]
After several frustrating delays, Normani’s long-awaited debut solo studio album, Dopamine, has made its way into the world. However, the “All Yours” singer is being accused of cutting a few industry corners in the process. […]
Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey and Keith Urban at the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Photo Credit: L. Busacca, Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Desmond Child, Hillary Lindsey, and Timbaland chatted on the red carpet […]
Dean Pitchford performs at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Photo Credit: L. Busacca, Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame Oscar-winning songwriter and screenwriter Dean Pitchford chatted about his induction into the […]
Diane Warren speaks onstage during the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards GALA at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel. Photo Credit: L. Busacca, Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame Honorary Oscar winner […]
Turns out it didn’t actually take a comet for R.E.M. to reunite. To celebrate their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry took the stage for […]
Steve Martin had just one edit. He was completely game to sing this absurd, tongue-twisting, joke-packed patter song about three infants who are all suspects in the murder of their mother — but he hesitated […]
Spotify’s upcoming plan changes will allow the streaming service to use a new royalty model that drastically impacts songwriter payouts. In a new Billboard report, music publishing reporter Kristin Robinson estimates songwriters will be paid […]
Members of R.E.M. and Steely Dan are among this year’s inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Other members of its 2024 class include Timbaland, Dean Pitchford, and Hillary Lindsey. A ceremony honoring the 2024 […]
What do “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time Of the Year,” “Silver Bells,” “Santa […]
Kim Petras has hailed Charli XCX as “one of the best pop songwriters”. The ‘Unholy’ hitmaker, 30, is thankful to the ‘1999’ singer, also 30, for featuring her on her 2017 track ‘Unlock It’ with […]
Gloria Estefan has made music history and she says she owes it all to her fans. The Latin pop diva and Grammy-winning singer was among this year’s class of musicians inducted into the Songwriters Hall […]
Gloria Estefan became the first Latina inducted into the the hall. Among the others admitted, Glen Ballard, who co-wrote Alanis Morrissette’s 1995 album Jagged Little Pill. Share This Article
Photo Credit: Spotify Last July, the Copyright Royalty Board issued a determination for the Phonorecords III (covering 2018-2022) proceeding, increasing by 43.8% on-demand streaming’s mechanical royalty rate for songwriters and publishers in the U.S. Now, […]
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2023. Sade Adu, the singer and songwriter behind quiet storm group Sade, is among the inductees, as are Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, new jack swing […]
Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan and the quiet storm Sade Adu will be among those honored. The ceremony is in June. Share This Article
Washington, D.C.’s James Madison Memorial Building, which houses the U.S. Copyright Office. A multitude of songwriters have formally voiced their support for a United States Copyright Office (USCO) rule that would clarify the blanket-license payout […]
Snoop Dogg, Patti Smith, and Gloria Estefan have been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On Monday, officials for the organisation, which is dedicated to recognising the work and lives of composers and lyricists, […]
Snoop Dogg, Patti Smith, and Gloria Estefan have been nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. On Monday, officials for the organisation, which is dedicated to recognising the work and lives of composers and lyricists, […]
Olivia Rodrigo will help induct Alanis Morissette into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame at a gala in September. The Good 4 U singer will honour the Ironic singer-songwriter at the CSHF’s induction ceremony at […]