AceShowbiz - The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for its Class of 2025, with hip-hop pioneers Eminem, N.W.A and R&B icon Janet Jackson leading the pack. The list, unveiled on November 12, encompasses artists from a wide range of genres, including country, rock, folk and pop.

Joining the headline acts are influential figures such as funk pioneer George Clinton, hit-making producer and songwriter Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, and acclaimed rock artist Alanis Morissette. To be eligible for induction into the prestigious Hall of Fame, a songwriter or performer must have released their first commercial song at least 20 years ago.

Voting for the 2025 class is open until midnight ET on December 22. Voters can select up to three nominees from both the songwriter and performer categories.

In recent years, the Songwriters Hall of Fame has increasingly recognized hip-hop artists for their groundbreaking contributions to music. Jay-Z, inducted in 2017, became the first rapper to receive the honor. Other hip-hop legends inducted include Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott and The Neptunes.

The 2024 class of inductees included an eclectic mix of talents, such as rock icons R.E.M., Steely Dan and SZA, as well as established songwriters like Hillary Lindsey, Diane Warren and Cindy Walker.

Other nominees for the 2025 class include:

• Bryan Adams (radio staples like "Summer of '69" and "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?")
• Mike Love of the Beach Boys (Hoping to join founder Brian Wilson, who was inducted 25 years ago)
• David Gates of Bread (pop-music group behind "All I Want for Christmas Is You")
• Walter Afanasieff (helped Mariah Carey with "All I Want for Christmas Is You")
• Mike Chapman (co-wrote Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield")
• Narada Michael Walden (architect of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" and Aretha Franklin's "Freeway of Love")
• Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers (classics like "Listen to the Music" and "Long Train Runnin' ")
• Steve Winwood (hits include "Higher Love" and "Roll With It")
• Tommy James (hits like "Mony Mony" and "I Think We're Alone Now")
• Franne Golde (co-wrote Selena's "Dreaming of You")
• Tom Douglas (country hits for Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert)
• Ashley Gorley (co-wrote "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen)
• Roger Nichols (co-wrote The Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun")
• Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (contributed to the hit "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica)
• Sonny Curtis (former member of the Crickets, wrote theme song for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show")
• British composer Tony Macaulay (wrote "Build Me Up Buttercup")

The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor those who create popular music. Some notable members include Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Elton John, Brian Wilson, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Diamond.