Townes Van Zandt, Aaron Barker, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Bob Morrison were officially inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last night. The four took their bows in front of a sold-out industry crowd of more than 1,000 at NaSHOF’s 46th Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala held at the Music City Center. The event celebrated the musical contributions of the newest inductees through star-studded performances of some of their biggest hits.
“Every year our organization has the distinct pleasure of honoring four of the best of the best songwriters in our community with induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame,” said Pat Alger, Board Chair of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation and himself a Hall of Fame member. “Once again the current group of inductees exemplifies the high standards that have helped make Nashville the songwriting capital of the world. We are pleased to welcome the class of 2016: Beth Nielsen Chapman and Aaron Barker in the Songwriter category, Townes Van Zandt in the Songwriter/Artist category and Bob Morrison in the Veteran Songwriter category.”
Following welcoming remarks by Alger, the evening kicked off with inductions and performances.
The evening also featured a special presentation to Robert K. Oermann, industry journalist and NaSHOF board historian, who was presented with the organization’s Keystone Award in appreciation for his long-term commitment to the Nashville songwriting community and the Foundation’s Hall of Fame nominating process.
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