Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It follows a glittering few years for the 36-year-old pop superstar, who broke her own sales record with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, in October. She is among nine songwriters within the 2026 class, which also includes Canadian-American singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette and Walter Afanasieff, known for his work with Mariah Carey.
The singer will be welcomed into the prestigious club during a private ceremony in New York later this year. Founded in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honours those whose work represents a spectrum of the most beloved songs from the world's popular music songbook. It selects a small group of artists on an annual basis, and less than 500 people have been invited in over the last fifty years.
Announcing this year's inductees, chairman and Chic frontman Nile Rodgers said_this year's line-up not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres. This year’s class also includes Christopher Tricky Stewart, Kenny Loggins, and the members of rock band Kiss.
Taylor has sold over 12 studio albums and recently bought back the rights to her first six albums, reclaiming her music's ownership amid a highly publicized battle. She has earned numerous accolades, including being the first performer to win Album of the Year Grammy four times. With her continued success, Swift solidifies her legacy in the music industry.
