Robert Dye

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John Fogerty speaks onstage during the 2026 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 11, 2026 in New York City.
“I had no idea what the phrase meant.” John Fogerty shares the origins of “Proud Mary” at the Songwriters Hall of Fame awards

By Robert Dye Published

The Creedence Clearwater Revival legend joined Taylor Swift, Kiss and Alanis Morissette among other honorees at the star-studded event

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Bruce Springsteen and Sheryl Crow perform at Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us concert, June 5, 2026
“Chuck Berry, he wrote the lyrics, baby!” Inside Bruce Springsteen’s star-studded 250th anniversary jam

By Robert Dye Published

Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark Jr. and an army of guitar legends joined the Boss for a historic, multi-night concert honoring the songs that shaped America.

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Bruce Springsteen, Tony Shanahan and Patti Smith perform at the 2026 American Music Honors
Bruce Springsteen celebrates the Doors, the E Street Band, Patti Smith and others at the American Music Honors

By Robert Dye Published

Springsteen, Steve Van Zandt and Doors drummer John Densmore perform “Light My Fire” as others are honored at the Springsteen Center’s annual event

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The Doobie Brothers perform at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame awards
The Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys’ Mike Love, George Clinton and more inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

By Robert Dye Published

Love paid tribute to Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, who died the day before the event

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(from left) Honoree Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa and Tom Morello onstage at the 2025 American Music Honors
Tom Morello and John Fogerty perform classics with Bruce Springsteen at this past weekend’s star-studded American Music Honors 

By Robert Dye Published

Now in its third year, the event honored Morello, Fogerty, Joe Ely, Emmylou Harris and Smokey Robinson for their contributions to American music

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(from left) Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, Bill Berry and Peter Buck of R.E.M. perform onstage during the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on June 13, 2024
R.E.M. reunite, Trey Anastasio pays homage to Steely Dan at Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony

By Robert Dye Published

The high-profile event – which took place Thursday night at the Marriott Marquis in New York City – saw R.E.M.'s first public live performance in more than 15 years

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Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Van Zandt (left) and John Mellencamp perform onstage
Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Mavis Staples honored by Bruce Springsteen at second annual American Music Honors

By Robert Dye Published

Presented by The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, the star-studded event featured show-stopping performances from giants of soul, folk, rock, and R&B

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Joe Walsh performs at the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis on June 15, 2023 in New York City
Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, and More Highlight Electrifying 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

By Robert Dye Published

The 52nd annual star-studded event honored a melting pot of songwriters from multiple genres

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Inductee Steve Miller performs onstage at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City.
Inside the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2022 with Steve Miller, St. Vincent, Isley Brothers, Eurythmics and More

By Robert Dye Published

The star-studded event kicks off again in style following a two-year postponement.

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