Ray Davies, Donovan Inducted Into Songwriters Hall

Davies, who was dealing with his sister’s death, accepted the honor in a video, saying he was proud to be part of the 2014 class that included Donovan as well as songwriters Jim Weatherly, Graham Gouldman and Mark James.

Rosanne Cash played double duty at the ceremony in New York City. She sang her father’s “I Still Miss Someone” to honor BMI President Del Bryant – where she grew emotional – and she performed “Catch the Wind” with Donovan following his induction.

“American Idol” champ Candice Glover sang an impressive version of “Midnight Train to Georgia,” one of many songs Weatherly – a former quarterback for the University of Mississippi – wrote.

A Great Big World, the duo behind the recent Christina Aguilera-assisted hit “Say Something,” performed 10cc’s “I’m Not In Love” to pay tribute to Gouldman, the English songwriter who wrote The Yardbirds’ “For Your Love” and The Hollies’ “Bus Stop.” And Martina McBride performed “Suspicious Minds,” a No. 1 Elvis Presley hit James wrote.

Grammy-winning R&B singer Miguel gave a show-stopping performance of “Me and Mrs. Jones,” written by Gamble & Huff, who received the Johnny Mercer award, the night’s top prize.

The Philadelphia duo, inducted into the Songwriters Hall in 1995, earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

“What’s next, an Oscar?” Kenneth Gamble said to laughs.

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds received the Hal David Starlight award and performed a slow, piano version of the Grammy-winning “Radioactive,” which he wrote along with his bandmates.

Sony Music CEO Doug Morris, who received a respectable introduction from Jimmy Iovine, was also honored at the 45th annual Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The show featured rousing performances from Chita Rivera, Chubby Checker and Jackie Evancho.