David Porter News

MAJOR. Releases New Single "MAY THIS MOMENT NEVER END"

by Rachel Stone — August 21, 2026

The GRAMMY-nominated soul artist released a new song celebrating enduring love, which debuted at T.

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala

by Josh Sharpe — June 9, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and more will either present and/or perform at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 12th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry

by Andrea Stephenson — December 8, 2024

This entire production of Beauty and the Beast is everything that fans of the story could hope for.

Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees For Induction

by A.A. Cristi — November 12, 2024

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 nominees for induction, celebrating composers and lyricists with significant impact.

Performers and Presenters for 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Includes Carrie Underwood, Kevin Bacon & More

by Josh Sharpe — June 10, 2024

Trey Anastasio, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon p/k/a The Bacon Brothers, Cary Barlowe, Andra Day, Rodney Chrome, El Debarge, Missy Elliott, Jason Isbell, Nile Rodgers, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Deniece Williams and Paul Williams will either present and/or perform at the 53rd Annual Songwriters

Legendary Songwriter Cindy Walker Posthumously Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 9, 2024

Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music.

Diane Warren to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala

by Michael Major — February 22, 2024

Diane Warren will be honored with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2024.

Craft Recordings Announces 'Small Batch' Reissue For Isaac Hayes' Earth-shattering 1969 Hit Record 'Hot Buttered Soul'

by Michael Major — January 31, 2024

Craft Recordings announces the 'Small Batch' reissue of Isaac Hayes' groundbreaking album 'Hot Buttered Soul'.

Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2024 Nominees For Induction

by A.A. Cristi — November 21, 2023

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) announces the 2024 nominees for induction at its Induction & Awards Gala in New York City.

Albert King's 'Born Under A Bad Sign' Set For April Reissue

by Michael Major — February 7, 2023

The single also served as the title track to King’s debut LP with Stax.

Eric Clapton & B.B. King RIDING WITH THE KING 20th Anniversary Edition Out Now!

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 26, 2020

Eric Clapton and B.

GRAMMY Museum Releases Two Songwriters Hall Of Fame Programs From Archive

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 10, 2020

The GRAMMY Museum® announced today it will release two Songwriters Hall of Fame programs from its archive while the Museum in Los Angeles is closed until further notice in light of COVID-19

Craft Recordings Announces 'The Memphis Masters'

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 14, 2019

Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce The Memphis Masters—a limited video series celebrating various albums from the iconic Stax Records label, showcasing its enduring musical legacy, as well as its influence on Memphis, TN.

Craft Recordings Announces Five Stax Reissues

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 5, 2019

This fall, Craft Recordings will reissue five albums from the Stax vault on 180-gram vinyl.

Craft Recordings To Reissue SHAFT — MUSIC FROM THE SOUNDTRACK

by Tori Hartshorn — May 14, 2019

Craft Recordings is excited to announce a new deluxe reissue of Isaac Hayes' GRAMMY® Award–winning album Shaft.

Craft Recordings Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of The Stax SOUL EXPLOSION

by Tori Hartshorn — May 8, 2019

1969 marked a year that was full of both trepidation and excitement for Stax Records.

Iconic Music Publisher Martin Bandier To Be Honored with Visionary Leadership Award at Songwriters Hall of Fame

by Rebecca Russo — February 19, 2019

Martin Bandier, Chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, will be awarded the Visionary Leadership Award at the 50th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.