The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the Class of 2025.  The nominating committee has until December 22 to submit their ballots, including up to three nominees in both the Non-Performing Songwriters and Performing Songwriters.

The Non-Performing Songwriters are:

Walter Afanasieff:  Afanasieff is an accomplished musician in his own right and also has extensive work as a producer.  His known work as a songwriter includes: “All I Want for Christmas is You,” “Butterfly,” “Forever,” “Hero,” “One Sweet Day” (with Mariah Carey), “She Bangs” (with Ricky Martin) and “Licence to Kill.”

Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan:  The duo co-wrote “Secret Agent Man” (performed by Johnny Rivers), “Eve of Destruction” (performed by Barry McGuire), and “Where Were You When I Needed You” (performed by The Grass Roots).

Mike Chapman:  A highly sought-after producer in Britain and America in the 1970s and early 80s, Chapman also penned a slew of hits, including “Little Willy” and “Ballroom Blitz” (performed by The Sweet), “Stumblin In” (performed by Suzi Quatro), “Kiss You All Over” (performed by Exile) and “Love is a Battlefield” (performed by Pat Benatar).

Sonny Curtis:  A member of the Crickets with Buddy Holly, Curtis wrote “More Than I Can Say” (which became a big hit for Leo Sayer decades later), “I Fought the Law” (made famous by the Bobby Fuller Four and The Clash, “Walk Right Back” (popularized by the Everly Brothers) and “Love is All Around,” the theme for the Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Tom Douglas:  Douglas co-penned many Country Music hits, including “The House That Built Me” (performed by Miranda Lambert), “Little Rock” (performed by Collin Raye), “I Run to You” (performed by Lady Antebellum), “Grown Men Don’t Cry” (performed by Tim McGraw) and “Love Me Anyway” (performed by Pink and Chris Stapleton.

Franne Golde:  Spanning a wide array of genres, Golde wrote “Stickwitu” (performed by The Pussycat Dolls), “A Man Ain’t Made of Stone” (performed by Randy Travis), “Somebody’s Out There Watching” (performed by The Kinleys), “Dreaming of You” (performed by Selena), “Don’t You Want Me” (performed by Jody Watley) and “Nightshift” (performed by The Commodores).

Ashley Gorley:  Gorley has been one of the most successful Country songwriters over the past 15 years, with hits including “I Had Some Help” (performed by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen), “Last Night” (performed by Morgan Wallen), “You Should Probably Leave” (performed by Chris Stapleton), “Play It Again” (performed by Luke Bryan) and “You’re Gonna Miss This” (performed by Trace Adkins).

Rodney “Darkchild” Jenkins:  Jenkins was also an accomplished producer and rapper who wrote or co-wrote hits like “Say My Name” (performed by Destiny’s Child), “The Boy is Mine” (performed by Brandy and Monica), “You Rock My World” (performed by Michael Jackson), “Déjà Vu” (performed by Beyonce) and “Telephone” (performed by Lady Gaga).

Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter:  The pair collaborated on hits such as “One Tin Soldier” (performed by Coven), “Don’t Pull Your Love” (performed by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds), “Ain’t No Woman” (performed by The Four Tops), and “Country Boy, “It Only Takes A Minute” (performed by Tavares) and You’ve Got Your Feet in L.A.” (performed by Glen Campbell).

Tony Macauley:  From England, Macauley wrote significant hits such as “Baby Now That I Found You” and “Build Me Up Buttercup” (performed by The Foundations), “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All” (performed by The 5^th Dimension, “Love Grows where my Rosemary Goes” (performed by Edison Lighthouse) and “Don’t Give Up on Us” (performed by David Soul).

Roger Nichols:  Nichols was a highly respected engineer best known for his work with Steely Dan, among many other Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acts.  He also co-wrote many of the hits by the Carpenters, including “I Won’t Last a Day Without You,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and “We’ve Only Just Begun.”

Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham.  The respected duo’s catalog includes soul staples like “I’m Your Puppet” (performed by James & Bobby Purify), “Cry Like a Baby” (performed by The Box Tops), “A Woman Left Lonely” (performed by Janis Joplin), “Out of Left Field” and “It Tears Me Up” (performed by Percy Sledge).  Oldham is already inducted as a Sideman in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Narada Michael Walden.  An excellent drummer, Walden was also a producer and wrote hits such as “How Will I Know” (performed by Whitney Houston), “You’re A Friend of Mine” (performed by Jackson Browne and Clarence Clemons), “Freeway of Love” and “Who’s Zoomin’ Who” (performed by Aretha Franklin) and “Baby Come to Me” (performed by James Ingram and Patti Austin).

The Performing Songwriters are:

Bryan Adams.  Adams wrote and performed all of his hits, the most notable being “Everything I Do I Do it For You,” “Heaven,” “All for Love,” “Summer of ’69”, “Heaven,” and “Have You Really Loved a Woman.”

Boy George.  The frontman and leader of the successful 1980s band Culture Club, Boy George, wrote hits such as “Karma Chameleon,” “Do Yoi Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Time (Clock Of The Heart),” and “Miss Me Blind.”

George Clinton.  The mastermind behind Parliament and Funkadelic, Clinton wrote songs like “Atomic Dog,” “Flash Light,” “Give Up The Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker.” “Knee Deep,” and “I’d Rather Be With You.”  He is already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sheryl Crow.  Another Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Crow wrote her signature hits among which were “Soak Up the Sun,” “A Change Would Do You Good.” “If It Makes You Happy.” “All I Wanna Do.” and “Everyday Is a Winding Road.”

The Doobie Brothers (Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, and Patrick Simmons.  The group penned multiple hits such as “Listen to the Music,” “Takin’ It to the Streets.” “Black Water,” “What a Fool Believes,” and “Long Train Runnin’.”

Eminem:  Eminem is also in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is nominated here for the strength of writing songs like “Lose Yourself.” “Stan,” “Mockingbird,” “Houdini.” and “Rap God.”

David Gates:  Hates was the leader of the group Bread, who are known for their hits “Everything I Own,” “Make It With You.” “Baby I’m-a Want You,” “The Guitar Man” and “If.”

Janet Jackson:  Jackson co-wrote many of her famous hits, including “Black Cat,” “Together Again,” “Again,” and “Rhythm Nation.”  She is also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

Tommy James:  The leader of Tommy James and the Shondells, James wrote their hits, which include “Crimson and Clover,” “Mony Mony,” and “Sweet Cherry Wine.” and “Crystal Blue Persuasion.”

Mike Love:  From The Beach Boys, Love’s writing credits include “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations,” “I Get Around” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”

Alanis Morissette:  Morrisette dominated the mid-90s with songs like “You Oughta Know.” “Ironic,” “Hand in My Pocket,” “Uninvited” and “Thank U.”

N.W.A. (Dr. Dre, Easy E, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella):  N.W.A. is already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and they are here for songs like “Dopeman,” “911 Is a Joke,” “Fuck Tha Police,” “Gangsta Gangsta,” “Express Yourself,” and “Straight Outta Compton.”

Steve Winwood.  Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic, Winwood helped write songs for that band, The Spencer Davis Group, and his solo efforts.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this group for their nominations.

The UCL fifth round brings together two of the most successful teams in European club football, with Liverpool taking on Real Madrid. This titanic tussle will see the Spanish Capital club and reigning champions take on England's most iconic team on this stage. Let's quickly get into the details and key information of this highly anticipated UCL match.

Match Info

Home Team: Liverpool FC

Away Team: Real Madrid FC

Venue: Anfield

Date: November 27, 2024

Team stats, league performance and key players

Liverpool FC

The club from the red side of Merseyside are firing on all cylinders at the moment, with new manager Arne Slot picking the torch from departed German tactician Jurgen Klopp. This has resulted in a perfect campaign so far, with four wins from four, propelling them to the summit of the UCL standing in the new look league phase format. These wins are all the more impressive when you consider the calibre of opposition they have dispatched, including the likes of AC Milan, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen. They also boast the best defence, with only one goal conceded so far.

Key players to watch out for include the likes of Talismanic Mohamed Salah and the defensive duo Alexander Arnold and Captain Virgil Van Dijk, among others, in this star-studded team.

Real Madrid FC

Real Madrid have so far been a shadow of themselves this season, with their struggles well highlighted by two losses in four games. Losing to the likes of Lille and AC Milan at home is less than ideal, as these are teams they should beat easily. Carlo Ancelotti has found it hard to replace the midfield control of the retired Toni Kross, and a long-term injury to first-choice right-back Dani Carvajal has weakened the defence of the defending champions.

The signing of Kylian Mbappe has yet to produce the desired results, with the French star still finding his footing and the coach figuring out how best to utilize the player in a squad brimming with talent. The likes of Ballon D'or runner up Vini Junior, England midfield maestro Jude Bellingham and the so-far quiet but lethal Kylian Mbappe are worth keeping a close eye on in this crunch fixture.

Match prediction and picks

A quick look at the head-to-head shows the positives for the Anfield faithful end here, with the Spanish giants finding more joy historically. There have been 11 UCL matches between these giants of European football in the past. Los Blancos have won seven of the last eight matches with only a goalless draw in that sequence. The Red's only success against this opponent came in their first three games.

This season, however, Liverpool have been a very solid outfit, with three clean sheets from four matches, including all two home matches. Real Madrid also lost their only away match without scoring in a lone goal loss away to Lille. In the last five meetings in Anfield, both teams have found the net only once, with four matches where only one team scored on the day. With Bet365 offering 2.50 odd for no BTS, it looks like good value. If you are looking to bank on Real Madrid and their experience in such big matches, then a Real Madrid win at 3.60 odds looks good. You can visit Cheekypunter for experience and complete evaluation of this bookmaker.

Football fans around the world will be eagerly anticipating this heavyweight clash in the upcoming UCL round. The calibre of players who will be on display promises a match that can go down in history as one of the best nights in Champions League football in recent times.

The Drive-By Truckers, an American rock band hailing from Athens, Georgia, have been a cornerstone of the Southern rock scene since the mid-1990s. Known for their insightful lyrics, powerful guitar riffs, and a sound that blends elements of country, rock, and blues, the band has released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including "Southern Rock Opera" and "American Band." Led by songwriters Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, the Drive-By Truckers have explored themes of social and political issues, personal struggles, and the American South. Their music often reflects a deep-rooted connection to their roots, while also addressing contemporary concerns.

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame has announced seven new members of their institution, who will comprise the Class of 2025. Players Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, Cappie Poindexter, and Alana Beard will be joined by coaches Lucille Kyvallos, Mark Campbell, and executive Danielle Donehew.

The Woman’s Basketball Hall of Fame was founded in 1999, and the Class of 2025 will be formally inducted on June 14 at the Knoxville Theater in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Sue Bird:  Considered one of the greatest women’s basketball players ever, Bird was a National Player of the Year at UConn, where she helped the Huskies win two titles.  Professionally, she played her entire WNBA career with the Seattle Storm, delivering the franchise four championships while earning 13 All-Stars, five First Team All-WNBA selections, and three Assists Titles.  A member of the WNBA 25^th Anniversary Team, Bird also helped the United States win five Olympic Gold and four World Championship Gold Medals.

Sylvia Fowles:  From LSU, Fowles was the 2008 SEC Player of the Year and professionally would win two WNBA Titles with the Minnesota Lynx, where she was the Finals MVP in both.  She also won the 2017 WNBA MVP, was an eight-time All-Star, three-time First Team All-WNBA Selection, and would win four Defensive Player of the Year Awards.  Internationally, Fowles helped the U.S. win Gold in four Olympics and one World Championship.

Cappie Pondexter:  Pondexter was the 2006 Big East Player of the Year, and, in the WNBA, would win two Titles with the Phoenix Mercury.  A seven-time All-Star and three-time First Team All-WNBA Selection, Pondexter also owns an Olympic Gold Medal with the United States.

Alana Beard:  Beard was a three-time ACC Player of the Year at Duke and went on to win a WNBA Title with the Los Angeles Sparks.  She was a four-time All-Star and a two-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Lucille Kyvallos was a Head Coach for West Chester State College and Queens College, and Mark Campbell coached Union University.  Danielle Donehew, the Executive Director of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the impending Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame members.