(l-r) Don Cook, Jodi Marr Nashville, TN September 17, 2026 – The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation (NaSHOF) has added two directors to its board: Hall of Fame songwriter Don Cook and songwriter/producer/Belmont University educator Jodi Marr. “We are so excited to have Don and Jodi join our board,” said Rich Hallworth, chair of the organization’s board of directors. “They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to enhance our mission to honor the legacy of o

Nashville, TN, September 15, 2026 – The late J.I. Allison will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) in October at the organization’s annual gala, according to an announcement made today by Rich Hallworth, chair of the organization’s board of directors. Allison has been elected in NaSHOF’s Legacy category designed specifically to honor hall of fame-worthy candidates who are deceased. He will be inducted posthumously alongside the previously announc

Nashville, TN August 11, 2026 – The songwriting giants behind the hits “Cruel Summer,” “She’s No Lady,” “Hey! Baby!,” “Two Piña Coladas,” and “In Color” will soon become the newest members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF). Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Channel, Shawn Camp, and Lee Thomas Miller – the Hall’s Class of 2026 – will join the celebrated body this fall, according to an announcement made today by Mark Ford, the organization’s executive director.