Lady Gaga, Shakira, Jack White and Boy George lead the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Also on the ballot are America’s Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, Grandmaster Melle Mel, ZZ Top’s Frank Beard for the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an especially eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, Latin, funk and rock innovators.