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Eminem nominated for Songwriter Hall Of Fame

Eminem, who earned 3 Grammy nominations last week, could be headed to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Slim Shady is one of several performing songwriters nominated for the prestigious honor, along with Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette, N.W.A., Sheryl Crow, George Clinton, Bryan Adams, Mike Love, Boy George, Steve Winwood, Doobie Brothers, David Gates and Tommy James.

Non-performing songwriters who earned nominations include Walter Afanasieff, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Narada Michael Walden, Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan, Mike Chapman, Tony Macaulay, Sonny Curtis, Tom Douglas, Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, Roger Nichols, Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, Franne Golde and Ashley Gorley, who earned two nominations for best country song at the Grammys last week.

Eligible voting members will select their choices of up to three nominees in each of the songwriter and performing songwriter categories. The winners will be honored next year at the organization’s Induction & Awards Gala in New York City. A songwriter with a catalog of notable songs qualifies for induction 20 years after their first significant commercial release of a song.

R.E.M., Timbaland, Steely Dan, Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford were inducted into the Songwriters Hall’s 2024 class earlier this year. The event also honored SZA and Diane Warren. [VIA]

Rock fans are not happy with Eminem’s induction into Hall Of Fame

On November 5, 2022, Eminem was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame after his first year of eligibility.

Slim Shady celebrated his induction with a career-spanning medley featuring several special guests. The Detroit legend opened the show with brief snippet of his signature 1999 smash, “My Name Is,” before abruptly jumping to 2013’s “Rap God,” with its plethora of lyrical acrobatics.

Eminem then welcomed Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler to the stage, enlisting the frontman to belt the “Dream On” hook that anchors his 2002 The Eminem Show track “Sing for the Moment.” Ed Sheeran was the next guest on stage, who played guitar and sang the hook for “Stan” (the original song samples Dido’s “Thank You”).

As his performance came to an end, Eminem delivered his verse from the 2009 all-star cut “Forever” (which also features Drake, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne), then closed things out with his own 2010 smash, “Not Afraid” from Recovery album.

Prior to his performance, Eminem thanked his myriad hip-hop heroes in his induction speech, where he also touched on the still conspicuous lack of rappers in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

It seems, Rock fans are not entirely happy with rapper getting inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as many stormed into the comments of Rock Hall’s Instagram post.

One commented: “The fact Iron Maiden isn’t in but rappers are is just disrespectful.” Other commented: “Putting Eminem in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is like having a rap hall of fame and inducting Willie Nelson.”

Another commented: There is absolutely nothing rock about Eminem. They might as well go all the way and start inducting stand up comedians next. RICHARD PRYOR 2023!!!!!!!!” followed by another comment: “Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics, Judas Priest; they are a truly Rock Legends. But not this guy…”

One user commented: “Not rock n roll. What’s next for him, the country music hall of fame?” Other one commented: “why are rappers being put into the ROCK AND ROLL hall of fame.”

 

Royce 5’9″, Skylar Grey & Nasaan show support to Eminem’s Rock Hall nomination

Yesterday, Eminem was nominated for entry into music’s most elite club: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Slim Shady is the only one of the 17 contenders to receive a nomination in his first year of eligibility, which is 25 years after a recording’s debut. His first ever solo studio album “Infinite” album debuted in 1996.

Fan voting has also started. As the official website says the top five artists, as selected by the public, will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots to choose the 2022 inductees.

Royce 5’9″ showed support to Eminem by sharing the screenshot of his votes with the caption: “Guess who’s voting this year?”

Skylar Grey also pinned a story to her Instagram, saying: “Cast your vote daily for Eminem to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame”

Nasaan also humorously asked his fans to help Eminem get the most prestigious award in music: “Hey guys! my uncle raps or whatever, goes by the name “Eminem” he’s pretty good too. He’s been nominated for this thingy thing award. If you could be so kind to cast him a vote it’d be awesome, we’d really appreciate it.”

Eminem’s manager Paul Rosenberg, LL Cool J’s radio channel Rock The Bells and Eminem’s Shade 45 have also tweeted in support of Eminem.

To vote for Eminem, visit here!

Watch: crowd’s reaction when Eminem makes surprise appearance at LL Cool J’s Hall Of Fame performance

Last night, Dr. Dre inducted legendary LL Cool J into the 2021 ceremony of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

After the night, the Bay Shore, New York-born rapper said he wants to see Eminem also inducted into Hall Of Fame.

During the performance, LL brought out Eminem to perform “Rock The Bells” and Jennifer Lopez for “All I Have.”

Eminem’s appearance was surprise for the fans around the world. In the video below, you can check the reactions from the crowd and better views for the performance.

Official live performance will be available on November 20, 2021.

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