Taylor Swift has added yet another landmark achievement to her ever-growing legacy.
It’s been announced that the 36-year-old superstar will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, officially making her the youngest woman to ever receive the honor.
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The induction places the megastar in an elite group of songwriting greats whose work has shaped generations of music lovers; a tally that includes the likes of Mariah Carey & Jay-Z.
With a career defined by deeply personal storytelling and sharp melodic instincts, the honor cements her status not just as a global Pop force, but as one of the most influential songwriters of her time.
Since signing her first publishing deal at just 14, the singer-songwriter has racked up 69 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including 13 No. 1s. Her most recent album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ shattered records in 2025, becoming Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day.
The full Class of 2026 is:
2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees
Taylor Swift
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley
Christopher “Tricky” Stewart
Alanis Morissette
Terry Britten and Graham Lyle
Kenny Loggins
Walter Afanasieff
Gene Simmons with those infantile lyrics? LOL! Took Walter, Alanis + Tricky 30 years to get in. Who’s next: Cardi’s ghostwriter? At least, Tamar’s next EP will be produced by an inductee. Maybe it’ll induct her into the Grammy’s winners list this time. Congrats you all.
Beyonce is currently looking for a time machine so she can go back and get this for herself. Everything, every monumental achievement is supposed to be awarded to Beyonce, and to nobody else. Bey is furious.
But each of her songs have 10+ writers! That’s like each writer put in 10 words. I need to see footage of her writing songs we know and love before I believe her worthy of induction. Taking out phrases and replacing words ain’t writing songs.