The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame (WSHOF) is a non-profit organization founded by entrepreneur and songwriter, Dr. Janice McLean DeLoatch.[ 1] [ 2] WSHOF honors women songwriters, composers, and writers worldwide that have made a significant impact in the music industry. The organization also offers resources such as scholarships, workshops, training, and opportunities to young songwriters and upcoming talent.[ 3]
The WSHOF has an annual awards event held in Washington D.C. The inaugural show in 2021 was celebrated at the National Museum of Women in the Arts .[ 4]
Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Honorees include Dee Dee Sharp and Cynthia Biggs in 2021.[ 5] Dean Claudia Bornholdt, Alyze Elyse , and Freda Payne were awarded this achievement in 2023.[ 6] Dr. Shakenna K. Williams was named Educator of the Year in 2024.
Inductees and Honorees [ edit ]
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^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2023: Honoring Exceptional Talent and Contributions to Music History" . pumpitupmagazine.com . 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2024-03-11 .
^ "Valerie Simpson, Roberta Flack Among First Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees" . UDiscoverMusic . 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021 .
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Celebrates New Annual Award Show & Winter Songwriting Mixer to Recognize Excellence in Songwriting" . PR Newswire (Press release). Retrieved 2024-03-11 .
^ "Legendary Singer and Actress, Freda Payne, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Entertainment" . Pump It Up . March 11, 2023.
^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (29 June 2021). "Naomi Judd, Mary Chapin Carpenter inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame" . MusicRow . Retrieved 21 April 2024 .
^ Shelton, Caitlyn (28 June 2021). "Naomi Judd Inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame" . Fox17 . Retrieved 21 April 2024 .
^ Herbst, Diane (10 June 2021). "Valerie Simpson on Co-Writing 'I'm Every Woman' with Husband: 'I Told Him to Dig into His Feminine Side' " . People . Retrieved 21 April 2024 .
^ Diop, Arimeta (29 June 2021). "The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Has Honored Its First Class of Inductees" . Vanity Fair . Retrieved 21 April 2024 .
^ Lee, Cydney (11 May 2021). "Roberta Flack, Klymaxx & More Among Women Songwriters Hall of Fame's First Class" . Billboard . Retrieved 21 April 2024 .
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022" . Courageous Woman Magazine - Issuu . 19 August 2022.
^ "WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME AWARDS RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR TO CELEBRATE AND INDUCT FEMALE ICONIC HITMAKERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C." InDaHouse . April 14, 2022.
^ Long, Olivia (June 5, 2023). "Jan Daley Soars on the Charts and Receives Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction for Empowering Single: "The Way of a Woman" " . IMAAI . Retrieved April 21, 2024 .
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Recognizes the Best, Promotes Gender Equity" . Ein Presswire . 24 October 2023.
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame" .
^ CCM News (11 June 2024). "Award-Winning Artist Martha Munizzi To Be Inducted Into Women Songwriter's Hall of Fame" . CCM Magazine . Retrieved 25 June 2024 .