Eminem, Janet Jackson, N.W.A. in the running for Songwriters Hall of Fame induction

Non-performing songwriters were also named as part of the slate of nominees up for induction. They include Walter Afanasieff, behind Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You"; Narada Michael Walden, who wrote Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know"; and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, known for writing Destiny's Child's "Say My Name," Brandy and Monica's "The Boy is Mine," Michael Jackson's "You Rock My World," and Beyoncé's "Deja Vu" and "Telephone."