Eminem, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson among 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

The nominees for the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) have been unveiled, including the likes of Eminem, Janet Jackson and N.W.A., announced last night. The 26 nominees have been split into two categories: performing and non-performing songwriters.

Just six songwriters will be selected, three from each category. The six inductees will be celebrated at the SHOF’s 2025 Induction & Awards Gala, which will be held on June 12 in New York City.

Alongside Eminem, Janet Jackson and N.W.A., other nominees in the performing songwriters list include Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams, George Clinton and more.

Among the non-performing nominees are Mike Chapman, Sonny Curtis, Franne Golde, Rodney Jerkins, Roger Nichols and more.

All but five of the 26 nominees are individuals. The five collaborative teams on the ballot are Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan; Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter; Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham; three members of The Doobie Brothers (Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons); and five former members of N.W.A. (Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella).

Eligible voting members have up till December 22 to cast their votes, with the inductees expected to be announced sometime in the new year.

The 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame nominees:

Performing:
Bryan Adams
Boy George
George Clinton
Sheryl Crow
Doobie Brothers
Eminem
David Gates
Janet Jackson
Tommy James
Mike Love
Alanis Morissette
N.W.A.
Steve Winwood

Non-performing:
Walter Afanasieff
Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan
Mike Chapman
Sonny Curtis
Tom Douglas
Franne Golde
Ashley Gorley
Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins
Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter
Tony Macaulay
Roger Nichols
Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham
Narada Michael Walden

2024’s inductees were R.E.M., Timbaland, Steely Dan, Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford, with Cindy Walker and Prince receiving posthumous inductions. SZA and Diane Warren also received special honours.