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# Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony includes R.E.M. reunion
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- Published: 2024-06-19T13:07:17.000Z
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- Description: Icons and legends filled this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Here is a rundown of how the night went and which artists were added to this collection of. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2024/06/songwriters-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-includes-r-e-m-reunion.h
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Icons and legends filled this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Here is a rundown of how the night went and which artists were added to this collection of influential talent.

*by [*Stacy Simons Santos*](https://celebrityaccess.com/author/stacy/?type=author&ref=hypebot.com) of [Celebrity Access](https://celebrityaccess.com/2024/06/14/songwriters-hall-of-fame-induction-awards-ceremony-with-original-lineup-performance-by-r-e-m/?ref=hypebot.com)*

The 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) 53rd Annual Induction and Awards Dinner transformed New York into a hub of musical magic, celebrating the legends who write the soundtracks to our lives. Kicking off with opening remarks from SHOF Board Member and Show Committee Chair **Evan Lamberg,** the night honored an array of songwriting greats whose influence is immeasurable.

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Paul Williams, Clive Davis & Diane Warren (Photo: L. Busacca/Getty Images for SHOF)

This year’s star-studded event saw the induction of musical luminaries, including **Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Dean Pitchford**, and the members of **R.E.M.**—**Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills,** and **Michael Stipe.** **Steely Dan’s Walter Becker** and **Donald Fagan** were also celebrated. Legendary songwriter **Diane Warren** was bestowed the coveted Johnny Mercer Award, while **SZA** took the Hal David Starlight Award. The night included a special tribute in Nashville for the late, great country songwriter **Cindy Walker.**

The evening was a spectacle from start to finish. It began with the 2024 Abe Olman Scholarship recipients—**Rodney Chrome, Molly Kate Kestner, Sierra “Spirit” Kihega, Ava Liv Mabry**, and **Matilda Marigolds—delivering** a rousing performance of **Irene Cara’s** “Fame.” This set the stage for 4-time GRAMMY winner **Deniece Williams,** who lit up the room with her 1984 hit “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” from *Footloose*. Her performance led to the induction of **Dean Pitchford,** who was praised by **The Bacon Brothers, Kevin** and **Michael,** for his inspirational songwriting. Dean then captivated the audience with a heartfelt rendition of “Once Before I Go.”

Next, renowned manager **Irving Azoff** took the stage to honor **Steely Dan,** lauding them as “one of the greatest bands ever.” **Phish’s Trey Anastasio** followed with a medley of their iconic hits, including “Kid Charlemagne” and “Reelin’ In the Years,” before inducting **Fagan** and **Becker.** Anastasio celebrated their unparalleled contributions to music, noting their songs are “masterful and thought-provoking.”

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SZA/Nile Rodgers (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for SHOF)

**Nile Rodgers,** SHOF Chairman and six-time GRAMMY winner, honored **SZA** with the Hal David Starlight Award, praising her songwriting as both ethereal and authentic. SZA’s acoustic performance of “Snooze” from her album *SOS* was a poignant moment, and she expressed that the award “validates \[her\] entire career.”

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Carrie Underwood (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for SHOF)

The spotlight then shifted to **Carrie Underwood,** who electrified the room with “Jesus Take the Wheel” in tribute to **Hillary Lindsey** and hailed her as the “queen of modern Nashville songwriting.” **Keith Urban**joined for the induction and a touching duet of “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” showcasing Lindsey’s songwriting prowess with their stripped-down performance.

**Missy Elliot** brought infectious energy to the room as she inducted her long-time collaborator, **Timbaland,**acknowledging his transformative impact on hip-hop. **Timbaland** called the induction “the best award \[he\] could ever get” and thrilled the crowd with a medley of his hits, including “Big Pimpin’,” “SexyBack,” and “Get Your Freak On.”

**R.E.M.’s** induction was a nostalgic highlight. **Jason Isbell** introduced the band with a fiery performance of “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine).” The band reunited for the first time in 15 years, delivering a captivating rendition of their classic “Losing My Religion,” which had the audience spellbound.

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Original Lineup of REM (Photo: L. Busacca/Getty Images for SHOF)

The evening’s pinnacle came with the presentation of the Johnny Mercer Award to **Warren,** presented by **Paul Williams.** Warren, revered for her songwriting talent, was celebrated by **Andra Day’s** soaring performance of “Stand Up for Something,” which added emotional depth to the night. Warren encapsulated the essence of the event by saying, ***“Songwriting isn’t something I do; it’s who I am.”*** The ceremony concluded on a high note with **El DeBarge’s** electrifying performance of “Rhythm of the Night,” marking the song’s 40th anniversary and bringing everyone to their feet for a triumphant close.

It was a night of unforgettable performances and heartfelt tributes, celebrating the timeless art of songwriting and the creators behind the music we cherish.