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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 Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Outlaw country and punk rock virtuoso Jesse Dayton celebrates the release of his highly anticipated album, The Hard Way Blues, out now. Following the electrifying success of the Grammy-nominated Death Wish Blues project with Samantha Fish, Dayton is ready to chart his own path with new music and a major tour. Listen to the album now!

Ani DiFranco revealed that she was commissioned to write a new musical on WNYC's All of It with Alison Stewart. The segment was guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

The Midwest Trust Center has announced the concert lineup for Light Up the Lawn, featuring local musicians with rich histories.

“Over and Over,” the new song from GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne is out now via Monument Records. Produced by Lynne, Karen Fairchild, Ashley Monroe and Gena Johnson, “Over and Over” is a soulful reflection heartbreak and loss. Listen to the song now!

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne will perform a special headline show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, September 26, where she will perform new music as well as her landmark album, I Am Shelby Lynne, in its entirety. 

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

Jesse Dayton is thrilled to announce the release of his latest single, Angel in My Pocket, from his highly anticipated album, The Hard Way Blues. Helmed by acclaimed producer Shooter Jennings, this album is a deeper dive into Dayton's blues roots. Jesse Dayton is gearing up for an electrifying North American tour, kicking off with a series of concerts across the Western United States in June. Listen to the single here!

The Prine Family will present the third annual “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine” this October in Nashville, with shows at the historic Ryman Auditorium (October 9), The Basement East (October 10, Prine’s birthday) and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (October 11).

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, a special reissue of GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne’s landmark album, I Am Shelby Lynne, is out today via Monument Records.

Join Isabella Rossellini as she hosts a special Mother's Day performance at The Gateway, featuring Bellina Logan and Laura Dern. Celebrate this special day with a unique theatrical experience.

Jesse Dayton unveils his upcoming North American tour. Stay tuned for 'The Hard Way Blues' produced by Shooter Jennings. The album features Dayton's next-level songwriting and extraordinary guitar prowess and also marks a deeper exploration of his blues influences, following his recent Grammy nomination.

Accompanying the album announcement is the release of the title track, 'The Hard Way,' alongside an energetic music video. Currently, Dayton is on the road previewing his new music while completing the final legs of the Death Wish Blues tour with Samantha Fish. Next week, Dayton will unveil headline tour dates.

For 90 minutes last night Cafe Centro Cabaret in West Palm Beach Florida was transformed into the world-famous Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood California as award winning vocalist Dawn Derow and guitarist Peter Calo  performed a powerful new show. Check out photos here!

Shelby Lynne joins Monument Records and marks the 25th anniversary of her iconic album I AM SHELBY LYNNE with a special reissue. Since her 1989 debut, Lynne has been named Top New Female Vocalist at the 26th Annual ACM Awards, been featured in numerous movies and TV shows (including Golden Globe-winning film, Walk The Line).

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. Other notable inductees include Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, and R.E.M. The award reflects whose body of work upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer.

Lily Meola offers a raw and introspective glimpse into her personal journey about navigating depression within a relationship in “Over The Moon.” The piano on the track weaves a pensive harmony while the strings create an orchestral melancholy, enriching the emotional depth of the track with lush, sweeping arrangements.

Watch Ani DiFranco and Anaïs Mitchell perform 'Our Lady of the Underground' from Hadestown. Learn how to purchase tickets to see the show on Broadway!

Chris Kage has shared his new single “Up From The Shadows” featuring Joe Jury on lead vocals, a healing anthem inspired by Kage's personal journey of reinvention. “Up From The Shadows” follows the stirring “Leave The Light On” featuring Joe Jury and the soulful “We Stand Free.”

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) announces the 2024 nominees for induction at its Induction & Awards Gala in New York City. Voting members have until December 27, 2023, to submit their ballots. Check out the complete list of nominees on songhall.org.