Carole King will receive the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the induction and awards ceremony on June 13.
"Carole King … is a gifted songwriter and performer," said Hal David, chairman of The National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame. "I am so pleased that the Songwriters Hall of Fame will be recognizing her outstanding accomplishments at this year's event."
Stevie Wonder will receive a lifetime achievement award. Garth Brooks will be honored with the hitmaker award. The event will be held at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers.
This year's inductees include Barry Manilow, Michael Jackson, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, Randy Newman and Sting.
