The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for the Class of 2013 -- brimming with rock, R&B and pop A-listers. Among the familiar names up for possible induction -- Jimmy Buffett, B.B. King, The Kinks' Ray Davies, Elvis Costello and ELO's Jeff Lynne.

Several bands are represented:

• Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie.
• Eurythmics Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart
• Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry
• Foreigner's Lou Gramm and Mick Jones

Among the non-performers, the list includes:

• Rod Temperton, the Quincy Jones protege who gave Michael Jackson "Rock with You" and "Thriller" and put Heatwave on the map with "Boogie Nights" and "Always and Forever."
• Holly Knight, who co-wrote Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield" and Tina Turner's "Better Be Good to Me."
• Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan, whose hit list includes "Secret Agent Man," "A Must to Avoid," "You Baby" and the iconic "Eve of Destruction."
• Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, best known for their work with The Grass Roots and Tavares.
• Tony Hatch, who had a hand in writing almost all of Petula Clark's hits.

The balloting, for members of the Hall -- with fans able to participate for a $50 membership -- will continue through December 17th.

Source: Associated Press