NEW YORK — Eminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N.W.A., and Alanis Morissette are among the artists selected as nominees for the 2025 class of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. This diverse group represents a mix of influential figures from rap, rock, hip-hop, and pop music.

Also making the ballot are Bryan Adams, known for hits such as “Summer of ’69” and “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?,” and Mike Love from the Beach Boys, who is nominated about 25 years following the induction of his fellow band member, Brian Wilson. David Gates, co-lead vocalist of the classic pop group Bread, is also aiming for Hall entry.

The Hall of Fame inducts both performers and non-performers each year. This year’s non-performer nominees include Walter Afanasieff, who collaborated with Mariah Carey on the holiday favorite “All I Want for Christmas Is You;” Mike Chapman, who penned Pat Benatar’s classic “Love Is a Battlefield;” and Narada Michael Walden, known for his work on Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” and Aretha Franklin’s “Freeway of Love.”

Eligible voting members have until December 22 to submit their ballots, which must include three selections from the songwriter category as well as three from the performing-songwriter segment.

Several artists return for another chance at induction, including Clinton, recognized for leading Parliament-Funkadelic with hits like “Atomic Dog” and “Give Up the Funk.” The Doobie Brothers, featuring Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and Michael McDonald, are also back, known for their timeless tracks “Listen to the Music” and “Long Train Runnin.’” Steve Winwood, whose repertoire includes “Higher Love” and “Roll With It,” is also among the returning nominees.

Eminem, famous for songs like “Lose Yourself” and “Stan,” along with N.W.A. members Dr. Dre, Eazy E, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella, represent hip-hop this year. Other notable hip-hop figures already enshrined include Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and Missy Elliott. Tommy James, known for hits like “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” and “I Think We’re Alone Now,” is also a nominee.

If Janet Jackson gains induction, it will come more than 20 years after her brother Michael’s entry into the Hall. Canadian singer-songwriter Morissette, celebrated for her groundbreaking album “Jagged Little Pill,” which has garnered numerous awards, would continue to add to the Hall’s recognition of influential female artists. Glen Ballard, who was instrumental in producing and writing the album, is already a member.

Similarly, Sheryl Crow, known for songs such as “All I Wanna Do” and “Everyday Is a Winding Road,” is enjoying a critical resurgence following her previous induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. Boy George represents the ’80s New Wave era with his work with Culture Club, immortalized through hits like “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me.”

Additional nominees in the non-performing category include Franne Golde, celebrated for co-writing Selena’s “Dreaming of You;” Tom Douglas, who crafted country hits for various popular artists; Ashley Gorley, widely recognized for co-writing “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone and Morgan Wallen; and Roger Nichols, who co-wrote The Carpenters’ classic “We’ve Only Just Begun.”

Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, known for his contribution to the song “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and Monica, and Sonny Curtis, who wrote the iconic theme song “Love is All Around” for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” are also nominated. British composer Tony Macaulay, known for writing “Build Me Up Buttercup,” is included as well.

The Hall is also recognizing three songwriting teams: Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan for “Secret Agent Man,” Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter for the Four Tops hit “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got),” and Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham for the classic “Out of Left Field” performed by Percy Sledge.

Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honors those who have made significant contributions to popular music. Songwriters are eligible for induction 20 years after the initial commercial release of their work.

Notable inductees include Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Elton John, and Bruce Springsteen, among others. Last year’s class saw R.E.M., Steely Dan, and Timbaland inducted into the prestigious Hall.