Women Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame (WSHOF) is a non-profit organization founded by entrepreneur and songwriter, Dr. Janice McLean DeLoatch.^[1][2] WSHOF honors women songwriters, composers, and writers worldwide that have made a significant impact in the music industry. The organization also offers resources such as scholarships, workshops, training, and opportunities to young songwriters and upcoming talent.^[3]

The WSHOF has an annual awards event held in Washington D.C. The inaugural show in 2021 was celebrated at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.^[4]

Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Honorees include Dee Dee Sharp and Cynthia Biggs in 2021.^[5] Dean Claudia Bornholdt, Alyze Elyse, and Freda Payne were awarded this achievement in 2023.^[6] Dr. Shakenna K. Williams was named Educator of the Year in 2024.

Inductees and honorees

2021

• Tawatha Agee
• Mary Chapin Carpenter^[7]
• Jekalyn Carr
• Roberta Flack
• The Go-Go's
• Dr. Veryl Howard
• Bunny Hull
• Naomi Judd^[8]
• Klymaxx
• Dawnn Lewis
• Valerie Simpson^[9]
• Deniece Williams ^[10][11]

2022

• Marilyn Bergman
• Doe
• Gloria Estefan
• Siedah Garrett
• Indigo Girls
• Loretta Lynn
• Rose Marie McCoy
• Jody Watley
• Junko Yagami ^{[12] [13]}

2023

• Toni Basil
• Angela Bofill
• Ann Hampton Callaway
• Jan Daley^[14]
• Olivia Newton-John
• Dorothy Norwood
• Scherrie Payne
• Jasmine Sandlas
• Pam Sawyer
• Cynthia Weil ^[15]

2024

• Maria Callas
• LaLa Cope
• Martha Munizzi
• Soon Hee Newbold
• Angie Stone
• Crystal Waters
• Allee Willis ^[16]

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2025

• Asha Puthli
• Christina Shusho
• Janis Ian
• Julie Giroux
• Lari White
• Sylvia Moy

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