The nominees are official and voting ends on December 17, for the 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame.. This honor has been bestowed upon some really lame people in years past but then again there have never been such amazing artists on the list. So without further delay let me congratulate Mr. Elvis Costello for his nomination into this 'hall'.
A total of twelve writers/writing duos are up in the Non-Performers category with three eventually selected for inclusion while an additional twelve are up in the Performer/Songwriters category of which two will be selected.
The actual ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 13 at the New York Marriott Marquis. I am proud as can be and Ray Davies along with Bobby Womack add just enough flair to make this a really interesting year!
Here are all of the nominees
Lindsay Buckingham, Christine McVie & Stevie Nicks
Jimmy Buffett
Elvis Costello
Ray Davies
Vince Gill
Mick James & Lou Gramm
B.B. King
Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart
Jeff Lynne
Steven Tyler & Joe Perry
Steve Winwood
Bobby Womack
In the category of Non-Performing Songwriters, the nominees are:
Bobby Braddock
Don Covay
Randy Goodrum
Tony Hatch
Holly Knight
Dennis Lambert & Brian Potter
Bob McDill
Rick Nowels
Linda Perry
P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri
J.D. Souther
Rod Temperton