Photo Courtesy of Curb Records
Bob DiPiero; Photographer: Ed Rode
September 12, 2007 — The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that it will welcome five new inductees this year.
Bob DiPiero ("Little Rock," "If You Ever Stop Loving Me") and Mac McAnally ("All These Years," "Back Where I Come From") will be honored in the Songwriter category, while Hank Williams, Jr. and Flatt & Scruggs tied in the final round of voting for the Songwriter/Artist category, which is usually limited to one inductee. Also, In recognition of her extraordinary career achievements, gospel music legend Dottie Rambo will be honored with special induction at the direction of the Hall of Fame board.
"Being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame is like winning Entertainer of the Year. Moments like this are very rare," Hank said. "What a thrill to be inducted, as my father was, and to continue the Williams legacy."
The five new inductees will officially join the elite songwriting fraternity at the 38th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Oct. 14 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
"We extend to all of these fine writers and artists our heartiest congratulations," said Roger Murrah, chairman of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation. "They have honed their craft to perfection. For a writer who is connected to the Nashville music community, there is no higher honor than induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame."
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