Songwriters Hall of Fame

Test your knowledge about the Songwriters Hall of Fame, an organization that honors those who have made significant contributions to the art of songwriting.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the Songwriters Hall of Fame founded?

  1. 1969
  2. 1970
  3. 1971
  4. 1972
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first songwriter to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Irving Berlin
  2. Cole Porter
  3. George Gershwin
  4. Richard Rodgers
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter holds the record for the most inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Carole King
  2. Paul McCartney
  3. Stevie Wonder
  4. Bob Dylan
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which city is home to the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. New York City
  2. Los Angeles
  3. Nashville
  4. Memphis
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. To honor songwriters for their contributions
  2. To promote songwriting education
  3. To support music industry events
  4. To advocate for songwriters' rights
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is presented to songwriters who have achieved extraordinary songwriting milestones?

  1. Songwriter of the Year
  2. Lifetime Achievement Award
  3. Hall of Fame Award
  4. President's Award
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriting duo was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983?

  1. Lennon-McCartney
  2. Simon & Garfunkel
  3. Holland-Dozier-Holland
  4. Goffin-King
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the youngest songwriter to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Taylor Swift
  2. Ed Sheeran
  3. Lorde
  4. Billie Eilish
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame posthumously in 1970?

  1. Hank Williams
  2. Buddy Holly
  3. Otis Redding
  4. Sam Cooke
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the annual event where songwriters are inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Induction Ceremony
  2. Hall of Fame Gala
  3. Songwriters Night
  4. Legends of Song
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021?

  1. Diane Warren
  2. Jimmy Webb
  3. Gloria Estefan
  4. Lionel Richie
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriting team was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1995?

  1. Lennon-McCartney
  2. Simon & Garfunkel
  3. Holland-Dozier-Holland
  4. Goffin-King
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first African American woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Aretha Franklin
  2. Gladys Knight
  3. Chaka Khan
  4. Diana Ross
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019?

  1. Elton John
  2. Stevie Wonder
  3. Billy Joel
  4. Paul Simon
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriting duo was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006?

  1. Lennon-McCartney
  2. Simon & Garfunkel
  3. Holland-Dozier-Holland
  4. Goffin-King