P-Funk, EGOTs, Beach Boys, surprise guests and more.
Love was inducted by superfan John Stamos, who called the honor "long overdue."
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Four of Schwartz’s songs have become top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
The musician's pal and collaborator Taylor Swift received the honor in 2010.
Diane Warren and Brandi Carlile are among the nominees participating; Nile Rodgers and Paul Williams will moderate.
This is the first SHOF class to include no women since 2017.
Of the 26 songwriters or songwriting teams on the ballot, only six will be inducted.
The late artist was supposed to be honored at the SHOF gala in 2016, but died two months before the event.
