While we do not rank those who are not in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, we have always felt that it is an institution worth covering. As such it is significant news to us that Finalists have been announced.

Let’s get right to the nominees shall we?

Mariah Carey: Carey co-wrote 17 of her 18 number one hits. Nobody has more charttoppers than Carey.

Tracy Chapman: Chapman is a very acclaimed singer/songwriter mostly known for hit, “Fast Car”.

Jimmy Cliff: An induction for Cliff would help represent the sparse reggae genre.

Alice Cooper: Cooper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a few years ago.

Tom T. Hall: Hall wrote 11 number one Country songs, though he did not perform all of them.

Chrissie Hynde: The lead singer of the Pretenders is also in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Isley Brothers: The Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Alan Jackson: Jackson entered the Country Music Hall of Fame last year and has sold 80 million albums world wide. He had 35 number one hits on the Country Charts.

Kool & The Gang: The group had two number one hits in R&B and eleven top ten hits on that chart.

John Mellencamp: Mellencamp is also in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

N.W.A.: Following Jay-Z’s induction as the first rapper to the Hall, N.W.A. could be the second. They have already been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Tom Waits: Waits entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.

The non-performing nominees are:

Bill Anderson: Anderson wrote thirty-six songs that went to the top ten on the Country Charts including seven number ones.

1. Russell Brown and Irwin Levine: The songwrtiers wrote many hits for Tony Orlando & Dawn and the Four Seasons.

Mike Chapman: Chapman wrote hit songs for The Sweet, Suzi Quatro and Tina Turner.

Steve Dorff: A Country music songwriter.

Jermaine Dupri: Dupri co-wrote may hits for Mariah Carey and Usher.

Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan: The duo would be successful in the Country Music genre throughout the 1970’s and 80’s.

Randy Goodrum: Goodrum was a successful songwriter in both the Pop and Country genre.

Tony Macaulay: Macaulay songwriting took place predominantly in the 1970’s in England.

Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer: The pair have been very successful in songwriting in pop and R&B.

Maurice Starr: Starr is best known for producing and writing songs for New Edition and New Kids on the Block.

 

William “Mickey” Stevenson: Stevenson worked for Motown in the early days and wrote or co-wrote many songs such as “Dancing in the Street” (Martha & The Vandellas), “Devil With the Blue Dress” and Uptight (Stevie Wonder).

Allee Willis: Willis wrote many pop songs including “Neutron Dance” (The Pointer Hits), “September” and “Boogie Wonderland” (Earth, Wind & Fire) and “I’ll Be There for You” (The Rembrandts).

To be eligible for the Songwriters Hall of Fame you must have written hit songs at least twenty years ago.

Six songwriters or groups will be chosen.

It is a very sad day for many baseball fans.

Hours ago, former Pitcher Roy Halladay passed away in a plane crash. Halladay was flying his single-engine plane over the Gulf of Mexico and was the only one in the aircraft. He was only 40 years old.

A two-time Cy Young Award winner, Halladay would win that coveted award in both leagues. Splitting his career between the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies, Halladay retired in 2013 with a record of 203 and 105 with 2,117 Strikeouts. An eight time All Star, he pitched a perfect game in 2010 and followed up with a no-hitter in the post season.

Halladay is eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Roy Halladay.

This may not have received the press that we think it deserves but there has been a significant retirement in the world of professional hockey today.

After being waived by the Montreal Canadians, Mark Streit refused assignment to the AHL and opted to retire from hockey after playing only two games for the Habs for two games this year.

A late round draft pick in 2004 by the Montreal Canadians, Streit was 26 at the time of his selection and was a two time champion in the IIHF Continental Cup and an established star in the Swiss League. Finally making his NHL debut in the NHL at age 28, the offensively minded blueliner would put together a 60 Point season in 2007-08.

Streit would sign with the New York Islanders as a Free Agent and the Swiss born star would see his profile rise in the NHL but also in his native Switzerland. Streit would become the Islanders captain and was named an All Star in his debut season on the island.

As a member of the Swiss National Hockey Team he would represent his nation in thirteen World Championships and three Olympics. He scored 49 Points in 110 Games for Switzerland.

He would continue to play for the Philadelphia Flyers and was traded late last season to the Pittsburgh Penguins where he would win his first and only Stanley Cup. He was resigned with the Canadians this season but was used sparingly.

While we don’t see the Hockey Hall of Fame induct Streit, the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame induct him for his accomplishments for his country.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to thank Mark Streit for his memories on the ice and wish him the best in his next endeavor!

In four years Kobe Bryant will be eligible for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and there is little doubt as to whether he is going in on the first ballot. He is. There is also no question that despite what should be a loaded class with Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett also likely going in, that he will be the headliner.

The only question really is who will induct him, so it was not a surprise when he was asked by Complex as to who he would have as the inductor:

"In terms of who might present, for me it’s two people: Michael Jordan or Phil Jackson. They’ve been the greatest mentors, not only in my career as an athlete, but also as a person. And what I might say is just a lot of thank yous. ‘Cause I’ve had a lotta help along the way. A lotta lotta help."

Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest player of all-time and while Kobe has entered that discussion for some, the two only have greatness in common as they never played with each other nor has Bryant played for Jordan. Phil Jackson however is another story.

Jackson coached Bryant in Los Angeles where the duo would win five NBA Titles. The coach/player was not always a pleasant one as Jackson ripped Bryant in his book, which was released during his hiatus calling him “uncoachable”. Still, when thinking of who would be the best person to induct Kobe it is hard to think of a better choice.

The countdown is on!