The P-Funk progenitor was, unsurprisingly, correct: the Songwriters Hall of Fame does hit different, even for attendees. Without the pressure of delivering ratings for a televised

Gorley reflected on the honour, saying, “As much as part of me is still in shock, I look around this room & I know I belong. I see family.”

"These songwriters have enriched the lives of billions of listeners the world over. It’s our honor to honor them."

Marty Robbins' song catalog, including hits like "Big Iron," "El Paso" and "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife,” was acquired by Anthem Music Publishing.