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Instructions · What links here · Women Songwriters Hall of Fame (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Bing, Wikipedia) · Submitted 59 days ago by 47.232.173.1 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 14 days ago by 47.232.173.1

The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame (WSHOF) is a non-profit organization founded by entrepreneur and songwriter, Dr. Janice McLean DeLoatch.^[1] 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.^[2]

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.^[3]

Lifetime Achievement and Legacy Honorees include Dee Dee Sharp and Cynthia Biggs in 2021.^[4] Dean Claudia Bornholdt, Alyze Elyse, and Freda Payne were awarded this achievement in 2023.^[5] Dr. Shakenna K. Williams was named Educator of the Year in 2024.

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^ "Meet Janice McLean DeLoatch | Founder, Executive Director- Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". Shoutout DFW. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2023: Honoring Exceptional Talent and Contributions to Music History". pumpitupmagazine.com. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
^ "Valerie Simpson, Roberta Flack Among First Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees". UDiscoverMusic. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Celebrates New Annual Award Show & Winter Songwriting Mixer to Recognize Excellence in Songwriting". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
^ "Legendary Singer and Actress, Freda Payne, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Entertainment". Pump It Up. March 11, 2023.
^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (29 June 2021). "Naomi Judd, Mary Chapin Carpenter inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". MusicRow. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
^ Shelton, Caitlyn (28 June 2021). "Naomi Judd Inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". Fox17. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
^ Herbst, Diane (10 June 2021). "Valerie Simpson on Co-Writing 'I'm Every Woman' with Husband: 'I Told Him to Dig into His Feminine Side'". People. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
^ Diop, Arimeta (29 June 2021). "The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Has Honored Its First Class of Inductees". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
^ Lee, Cydney (11 May 2021). "Roberta Flack, Klymaxx & More Among Women Songwriters Hall of Fame's First Class". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022". Courageous Woman Magazine - Issuu. 19 August 2022.
^ "WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME AWARDS RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR TO CELEBRATE AND INDUCT FEMALE ICONIC HITMAKERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C." InDaHouse. April 14, 2022.
^ Long, Olivia (June 5, 2023). "Jan Daley Soars on the Charts and Receives Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction for Empowering Single: "The Way of a Woman"". IMAAI. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Recognizes the Best, Promotes Gender Equity". Ein Presswire. 24 October 2023.
^ "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame".

[1] "Meet Janice McLean DeLoatch | Founder, Executive Director- Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". Shoutout DFW. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-03-11.

[2] "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2023: Honoring Exceptional Talent and Contributions to Music History". pumpitupmagazine.com. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2024-03-11.

[3] "Valerie Simpson, Roberta Flack Among First Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees". UDiscoverMusic. Retrieved 30 June 2021.

[4] "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Celebrates New Annual Award Show & Winter Songwriting Mixer to Recognize Excellence in Songwriting". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2024-03-11.

[5] "Legendary Singer and Actress, Freda Payne, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Entertainment". Pump It Up. March 11, 2023.

[6] Hollabaugh, Lorie (29 June 2021). "Naomi Judd, Mary Chapin Carpenter inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". MusicRow. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

[7] Shelton, Caitlyn (28 June 2021). "Naomi Judd Inducted into Women Songwriters Hall of Fame". Fox17. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

[8] Herbst, Diane (10 June 2021). "Valerie Simpson on Co-Writing 'I'm Every Woman' with Husband: 'I Told Him to Dig into His Feminine Side'". People. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

[9] Diop, Arimeta (29 June 2021). "The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Has Honored Its First Class of Inductees". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

[10] Lee, Cydney (11 May 2021). "Roberta Flack, Klymaxx & More Among Women Songwriters Hall of Fame's First Class". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

[11] "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022". Courageous Woman Magazine - Issuu. 19 August 2022.

[12] "WOMEN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME AWARDS RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR TO CELEBRATE AND INDUCT FEMALE ICONIC HITMAKERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C." InDaHouse. April 14, 2022.

[13] Long, Olivia (June 5, 2023). "Jan Daley Soars on the Charts and Receives Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction for Empowering Single: "The Way of a Woman"". IMAAI. Retrieved April 21, 2024.

[14] "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame Recognizes the Best, Promotes Gender Equity". Ein Presswire. 24 October 2023.

[15] "Women Songwriters Hall of Fame".

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