Songwriters Hall of Fame 44th Annual Induction and Awards Gala

NYC 6-13-13: Songwriters Hall of Fame 44th Annual Induction and Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame’s ongoing mission is to preserve, honor and celebrate the legacy of the great songwriters whose work has enriched the world’s culture, while developing new writing talent through professional education, Master Sessions, workshops, showcases, scholarships and digital initiatives.

All photos © Derek Storm

Joe Perry & Steven Tyler of Aerosmith

Mia Tyler and dad Steven Tyler

Smokey Robinson & Steven Tyler

Joe Perry of Aerosmith

Mia Tyler

Chad Kroeger of Nickelback & Avril Lavigne

Smokey Robinson

Bernie Taupin

Petula Clark

Natalie Cole

Lou Gramm of Foreigner

Mick Jones of Foreigner

Berry Gordy & Eskeder Gobeze

Smokey Robinson & Natalie Cole

Benny Blanco

Nicole Cooke Johnson (Granddaughter of Sam Cooke)

Shelea Frazier

Tony Hatch

Evander Holyfield

Alison Krauss

Constantine Maroulis

John McEnroe & Patty Smyth

Nickelback: Chad Kroeger & Ryan Peake

JD Souther

Peter Asher

JD Souther & Alison Krauss

Jordin Sparks

Marisol Maldonado & Rob Thomas

Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb & wife Laura Savini

Paul Williams & wife Mariana