_Alex Beaver_

Next month, the 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala will take place at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City, and set to appear at the event are Leon Bridges, The Weeknd and many more.

New Hall of Fame inductees being honored at the ceremony include Bill Anderson, Steve Dorff, Jermaine Dupri, Alan Jackson, Kool & The Gang (Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown and James “JT” Taylor), John Mellencamp and Allee Willis. In addition, Sara Bareilles will receive the Hal David Starlight Award, Neil Diamond will be honored with the Johnny Mercer Award and Sir Lucian Grainge will be awarded with the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award.

Also set to either perform or present at the gala are Jason Mraz, Nora Guthrie, Stephen Dorff, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chad Elliott, Fantasia, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, Bob Gaudio, Keith Stegall and Steve Wariner.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame gala will take place July 14.