The 46th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner will be taking place on Thursday, June 18th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

We were sent these details about the award Ruess will be receiving, "The Hal David Starlight Award, created in 2004, was named in honor of SHOF Chairman Emeritus Hal David, for his longtime support of young songwriters. Award recipients are gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs."

Songwriters Hall of Fame President's President and CEO Linda Moran had this to say, "I believe that Hal David would have been delighted with the choice of Nate Ruess as the 2015 Hal David Starlight Award recipient. Nate's lyrics are clever, warm and accessible and his music is sophisticated and memorable.