Women Songwriters Hall of Fame

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

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### 2021

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* Tawatha Agee
* Mary Chapin Carpenter[7]
* Jekalyn Carr
* Roberta Flack
* The Go-Go's
* Dr. Veryl Howard
* Bunny Hull
* Naomi Judd[8]
* Klymaxx
* Dawnn Lewis
* Valerie Simpson[9]
* Deniece Williams [10][11]

### 2022

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* Marilyn Bergman
* Doe
* Gloria Estefan
* Siedah Garrett
* Indigo Girls
* Loretta Lynn
* Rose Marie McCoy
* Jody Watley
* Junko Yagami [12] [13]

### 2023

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* Toni Basil
* Angela Bofill
* Ann Hampton Callaway
* Jan Daley[14]
* Olivia Newton-John
* Dorothy Norwood
* Scherrie Payne
* Jasmine Sandlas
* Pam Sawyer
* Cynthia Weil [15]

### 2024

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* Maria Callas
* LaLa Cope
* Martha Munizzi
* Soon Hee Newbold
* Angie Stone
* Crystal Waters
* Allee Willis [16]

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### 2025

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* Asha Puthli
* Christina Shusho
* Janis Ian
* Julie Giroux
* Lari White
* Sylvia Moy

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## References

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1. ^ "Meet Janice McLean DeLoatch | Founder, Executive Director- Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". Shoutout DFW. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
2. ^ "Meet Janice Mclean Deloatch". CanvasRebel. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
3. ^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2023: Honoring Exceptional Talent and Contributions to Music History". pumpitupmagazine.com. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
4. ^ "Valerie Simpson, Roberta Flack Among First Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees". UDiscoverMusic. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
5. ^ "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.
6. ^ "Legendary Singer and Actress, Freda Payne, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Entertainment". Pump It Up. March 11, 2023.
7. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (29 June 2021). "Naomi Judd, Mary Chapin Carpenter inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". MusicRow. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
8. ^ Shelton, Caitlyn (28 June 2021). "Naomi Judd Inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". Fox17. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
9. ^ 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.
10. ^ Diop, Arimeta (29 June 2021). "The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Has Honored Its First Class of Inductees". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
11. ^ Lee, Cydney (11 May 2021). "Roberta Flack, Klymaxx & More Among Women Songwriters Hall of Fame's First Class". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
12. ^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022". Courageous Woman Magazine - Issuu. 19 August 2022.
13. ^ "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.
14. ^ 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.
15. ^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Recognizes the Best, Promotes Gender Equity". Ein Presswire. 24 October 2023.
16. ^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame".
17. ^ 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.
18. ^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees". 22 April 2025.