Did You Know You Can Be a Voting Member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

Yes, you, regardless of whether you've ever written a song in your life, can be a voting member of the "Songwriters Hall of Fame." This is a golden opportunity to pay tribute to your favorite artists by being a part of the selection process.

Is voting open to anyone who wants to join the Songwriters Hall of Fame? Yes. Is it free? No. There are various levels of membership, some of which give voting privileges, others do not. In any case, as a member, you'll have access to songwriting workshops, showcases, and scholarships.

For those wishing to have voting privileges, membership is available for as low as $50 per year. For those wanting in the organization, but not interested in voting, membership options exist for as little as $15 per year.

This year's nominees include Nashville songwriter Randy Goodrum, the talent behind Anne Murray's 1978 #1 Country hit "You Needed Me," as well as entertainer extraordinaire Jimmy Buffet, and Country legend Vince Gill.