The Neptunes & More Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall of Fame

It took two years, but the Songwriters Hall of Fame took place last night in New York City.  The Inductees included Mariah Carey, The Neptunes, and the Isley Brothers.  Lil Nas X was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award. The award recognizes gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs.  Songwriters are eligible for induction after writing hit songs for at least 20 years.

• Six Degrees To Tennessee Roots Jam

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  MEMPHIS, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: The Isley Brothers perform with The Roots at the Six Degrees to Tennessee Roots Jam at New Daisy Theater on September 15, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Greg Campbell/Getty Images for Tennessee Tourism)

• Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Pharrell Williams attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame )

• Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: (L-R) Ron Isley and Ernie Isley attend the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame )
• Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Lil Nas X attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame )

• Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Lil Nas X attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame )

• Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Pharrell Williams attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame )
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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: (L-R) Inductees Ernie Isley and Ron Isley, of The Isley Brothers, speak onstage at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame )

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Honoree Lil Nas speaks onstage at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame )