John Fogerty to Receive BMI 2025 Troubadour Award in Nashville

John Fogerty, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and former frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), will be honored with BMI's prestigious 2025 Troubadour Award at a private ceremony on September 8 at BMI's Nashville office. This award recognizes songwriters whose work has profoundly impacted the creative community and continues to influence generations, celebrating Fogerty's timeless catalog including classics like "Proud Mary," "Fortunate Son," and "Bad Moon Rising." BMI Vice President Clay Bradley praised Fogerty's music as "unequivocally the sound of America," highlighting his distinctive blend of blues, country, rockabilly, and swamp boogie that shaped American music. Fogerty has received multiple accolades including BMI Icon status in 2010, the BMI Board of Directors Award in 2023, and 13 BMI Million-Air certificates for songs surpassing one million radio airplays. The event will feature tribute performances and speeches from special guests, coinciding with the release of Fogerty’s new album, "Legacy," which offers updated versions of his classic CCR hits. Fogerty's influence extends beyond music, as he is the only musician honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame for his song "Centerfield."