ATLANTA — Legendary Athens, Ga., rock group R.E.M. was recently inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame, 17 years after they entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“It is always a pleasure to hear the poetry and melodic lines that go into R.E.M. songs,” said Kristian Bush, a 53-year-old songwriter and producer who is part of the country duo Sugarland.
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