Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Richie Sambora, Ne-Yo to attend Songwriters Hall of Fame event

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FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2015 file photo, Tony Bennett performs onstage at "Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute," at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Bennett, Michael Buble, Ne-Yo and Richie Sambora will attend this week’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner in New York City. The Hall announced performers and presenters Tuesday, June 9, 2015. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Tony Bennett, Michael Buble (boo-BLAY’), Ne-Yo and Richie Sambora will attend next week’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner in New York City.

The Hall announced performers and presenters Tuesday, but didn’t specify who is doing what. The June 18 ceremony will also include Zac Brown, Dr. John, Jennifer Nettles, Paul Williams and Bernie Taupin.

The 46th annual ceremony will induct Bobby Braddock, Willie Dixon, Robert Hunter & Jerry Garcia, Toby Keith, Cyndi Lauper and Linda Perry. Lady Gaga will earn the first-ever Contemporary Icon Award, Van Morrison will receive the Johnny Mercer Award and Nate Ruess of fun. will be honoured with the Hal David Starlight Award.

Benny Blanco, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ledisi and Mike O’Neill will also attend the event, to be held at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel.

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This story has been corrected to show the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony will take place Thursday, June 18, instead of Thursday, June 11.

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