Tom Petty, Elvis Costello, Cat Stevens are just a few of the artists in the running to be inducted into the 2015 Songwriters Hall of Fame this year.

Other performer nominees include Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Steve Miller, Steve Winwood, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Toby Keith and Vince Gill.

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In addition, Linda Perry, best known for her work writing hit songs for artists like Pink, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani, is being considered in the non-performers category.

Winners will be honored at a gala in New York City in June. Last year's inductees included Ray Davies of the Kinks and Donovan.

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