NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME NOMINEES REVEALED

This morning (July 15), the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame revealed the nominees for the upcoming 2026 class induction. Nominated songwriters were represented in two categories: “Contemporary Songwriters” or “Contemporary Songwriter/Artists.”

“Well-deserved congratulations to all the nominees in our contemporary categories,” says NaSHOF Executive Director Mark Ford. 

Contemporary Songwriters – Jim Beavers, Shawn Camp, Rodney Clawson, Dallas Davidson, Marv Green, Lee Thomas Miller, Neil Thrasher, Chris Tompkins
Contemporary Songwriter/Artists – Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Taylor Swift, and Phil Vassar

Each nominee experienced their first “significant” song at least 20 years ago. The new class will be announced in the coming weeks, with one inductee chosen from the “Contemporary Songwriter/Artists” category and two chosen from the “Contemporary Songwriters” category.

These songwriters represent timeless tracks including fan-favorites “Choosin’ Texas,” “White Horse,” “Two Pina Coladas,” “In A Real Love,” “Drink a Beer,” “I Saw God Today,” “Just A Kiss,” “Amazed,” “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Try That in a Small Town,” “Before He Cheats,” and “Love Story.”