The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2025.
In the Performing Songwriters category those elected are:
- George Clinton
- Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons of The Doobie Brothers
- Mike Love of The Beach Boys
Non-Performing Songwriters:
- Ashley Gorley - "I Had Some Help"
- Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins - "Say My Name"
- Tony Macaulay - "Baby Now That I’ve Found You," "Build Me Up Buttercup"
To be nominated, a songwriter "with a catalog of notable songs" qualifies for induction 20 years after their "first significant commercial release of a song."
The ceremony will be held in June in New York City.
Unlike the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, there is no physical Songwriters Hall of Fame.