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Lucinda Williams, a renowned singer-songwriter, is among the esteemed list of nominees for the Class of 2025 at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to songwriting in the country music genre.
According to Billboard, the nominees are revealed annually, with this year’s selections featuring CeCe Winans, Aimee Mayo and Tony Martin, alongside Williams. The nominees have demonstrated exceptional skill in crafting memorable hits that transcend genres, pushing boundaries in their work.
The list of 12 nominees includes Steve Bogard, Shawn Camp, Don Henry, Gordon Kennedy, Tony Martin, Aimee Mayo, Jim Rushing, and Darrell Scott. In the contemporary songwriter/artists category are Lucinda Williams, CeCe Winans, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings.
Notably, this year’s selections reflect a diverse range of artists with an extensive track record of producing chart-topping hits across multiple genres.
Source: www.billboard.com
