Drake and Chaka Khan Receive Songwriting Award

The Songwriters Hall Of Fame 42nd Annual Induction & Awards took place Thursday evening at NYC’s Marriott Marquis. The Songwriters Hall of Fame celebrates songwriters, educates the public with regard to their achievements, and produces a spectrum of professional programs devoted to the development of new songwriting talent through workshops, showcases and scholarships. There are fewer than 400 folk that have been inducted. The Hal David Starlight Award was presented to Drake and the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award recipient was Chaka Khan.