Gorley To Be Inducted In The Songwriters Hall Of Fame Thursday

Earlier this year, the 2025 inductees were announced for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which includes one of Country Music’s most esteemed songwriters, Ashley Gorley.

Gorley, along with other inductees, which include musical icons George Clinton; Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons (of The Doobie Brothers); Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins; Mike Love; and Tony Macaulay, will be inducted at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards Gala, set to take place on June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan.

GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams will be the 2025 recipient of the eminent Hal David Starlight Award, an award gifted to young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs and Stephen Schwartz will be the 2025 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award.

Additionally, Mary-Mitchell Campbell; Kristin Chenoweth; Aaron Dessner; Dan + Shay; Sadie Gorley; Debbie Gibson; Heavenly, Hannah Joy & Rodney Jr. Jerkins; Vernon Reid, Corey Glover, Will Calhoun & Doug Wimbish (p/k/a Living Colour); Alan Menken; Moriah; Sam Opoku; Daphne Brower; Mary Kate Morrison; Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (p/k/a Pasek and Paul); Teddy Riley; Nile Rodgers; and John Stamos will either present and/or perform at the event.