Jay-Z Makes History as Nominee for 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame
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The Roc Nation founder joins other nominees like Madonna, Bryan Adams, Gloria Estefan and Babyface for the class of 2017.

AceShowbiz - Jay-Z is officially announced as one of the nominees for 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame. The 46-year-old music mogul becomes the first rapper to receive a nomination in the history of Songwriters Hall of Fame since it was founded by Johnny Mercer in 1969.

The Jiggman joins other nominees like George Michael, Madonna, Bryan Adams, Vince Gill, Babyface, Max Martin, Kool & the Gang, Cat Stevens, Sly Stone, Chicago, Gloria Estefan, Jeff Lynne and David Gates among others.

Voting will run until December 16. Five nominees will be chosen to be officially inducted at a gala in New York on June 15, 2017. Drake, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, John Mayer and Ne-Yo are among the young artists honored with Hal David Starlight Award for making huge impressions in the industry.

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