Overview
- The award will be presented at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on June 11, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
- SHOF chairman Nile Rodgers praised Fogerty’s distinctive voice and songwriting, saying he “deserves this award.”
- The Johnny Mercer Award is the Hall’s highest honor and is reserved for previously inducted writers; Fogerty joined the Hall in 2005.
- His catalog includes Creedence Clearwater Revival staples such as Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Bad Moon Rising and Have You Ever Seen the Rain, with three of those tracks reported to have surpassed one billion Spotify streams.
- In 2025 he issued Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, a 20-track set produced with his son Shane and executive produced by his wife Julie that debuted in the top 10 and drew wide critical praise.