The list of nominees has been released for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Eminem, Boy George, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, The Doobie Brothers, N.W.A., Alanis Morrisette and Bryan Adams are among this years nominees.
Also, Mike Love from the Beach Boys has been nominated 25 years after band founder Brian Wilson. David Gates, co-lead singer of the pop-music group Bread, is also looking for entry.
Eligible voting members have until Dec. 22 to turn in ballots with their choices of three nominees from the songwriter category and three from the performing-songwriter category.
If Janet Jackson is voted in this year, it will be more than two decades after her late brother Michael.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor those creating the popular music.
A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.
Some already in the hall include Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond and Phil Collins.
Last year saw R.E.M., Steely Dan, Dean Pitchford, Hillary Lindsey and Timbaland inducted.
