Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley Are Headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, AUG 6 – The 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame class includes six influential songwriters honored for their impact on country and Americana music, joining 247 previous inductees.
- On Aug. 6, Rich Hallworth and Mark Ford announced the Hall’s Class of 2025 at Columbia Studio A, including six electees across categories.
- The Hall’s board selected its 2025 class, including Brad Paisley, who deferred his 2024 induction at his request, along with six electees across categories.
- Each inductee brings notable achievements: Brad Paisley has three Grammy wins and 41 Billboard Hot 100 songs, Emmylou Harris is a thirteen-time Grammy winner, and Jim Lauderdale has released 37 albums and earned two Grammys.
- At the 55th Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala, the six electees will be formally inducted on Monday, Oct. 6, at Nashville’s Music City Center, joining 247 previous members.
- Since its launch in 1970, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has honored 247 members, including Johnny Cash to Dolly Parton, preserving songwriting heritage.
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2 country legends among 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana icon Emmylou Harris will join its prestigious ranks this year, the Associated Press reports.
Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The organization announced its newest inductees on Wednesday. They also include Steve Bogard and Tony Martin in the contemporary…
Emmylou Harris & Brad Paisley lead 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
Brad Paisley (Mickey Bernal/NBC) Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, Jim Lauderdale, Don Cook, Steve Bogard and Tony Martin are the 2025 inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Already in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Emmylou wrote the autobiographical “Boulder to Birmingham,” while Brad is known for penning hits like “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song)” and “Letter to Me.” Jim wrote “Halfway Down” and “You Don’t Seem to Miss Me” f…

Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year.
Brad Paisley, Emmylou Harris & More Among Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame will be inducting a new class of revered Music City tunesmiths who are known for writing hits including “Boulder to Birmingham,” “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song),” “She’s Looking at Me,” “Only in America,” “Every Mile a Memory” and “You Look Good in My Shirt.” Brad Paisley, Emmylou Harris, Jim Lauderdale, Don Cook, Steve Bogard and Tony Martin make up the Hall’s Class of 2025. These six electees wil…
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