{"id":244498,"date":"2026-01-21T15:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/244498\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:00:07","slug":"taylor-swift-inducted-into-songwriters-hall-of-fame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/244498\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Swift Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tTaylor Swift, Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, Christopher \u201cTricky\u201d Stewart, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, Terry Britten & Graham Lyle and Walter Afanasieff are members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame<\/a>\u2019s 2026 class, the organization announced on CBS Mornings Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\n\tSwift is the youngest person ever to be inducted into the institution. <\/p>\n

ONLY ON CBS MORNINGS: Taylor Swift, Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley, Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, Christopher \u201cTricky\u201d Stewart, Terry Britten & Graham Lyle and Walter Afanasieff are members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame\u2019s 2026 class.@anthonymasoncbs<\/a> introduces the inductees,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/WEYPk8PsB3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) January 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\tKey songs in each 2026 inductee\u2019s catalog include:<\/p>\n

\n\tWalter Afanasieff<\/p>\n

All I Want For Christmas Is You * My All * Hero * Love Will Survive * One Sweet Day *<\/p>\n

\n\tTerry Britten and Graham Lyle<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Love Got To Do With It * We Don\u2019t Need Another Hero * Typical Male * Devil Woman * I Should Have Known Better *<\/p>\n

\n\tPaul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss<\/p>\n

Rock and Roll All Nite * I Love It Loud * Calling Dr. Love * Shout It Out Loud * Christine 16*<\/p>\n

\n\tKenny Loggins<\/p>\n

Danny\u2019s Song * Footloose * Celebrate Me Home * Return to Pooh Corner * What A Fool Believes *<\/p>\n

\n\tAlanis Morissette<\/p>\n

You Oughta Know * Ironic * Hand in My Pocket * Thank U * Uninvited *<\/p>\n

\n\tChristopher \u201cTricky\u201d Stewart<\/p>\n

Umbrella * Single Ladies * Obsessed * Just Fine * Break My Soul *<\/p>\n

\n\tTaylor Swift<\/p>\n

All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor\u2019s Version) * Blank Space * Anti-Hero * Love Story * The Last Great American Dynasty *<\/p>\n

\n\tThe ceremony is slated for Thursday, June 11 at its longtime home of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, and will not be open to the general public. Additional special award honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

\n\tSHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said, \u201cThe music industry is built upon the incredible talent of songwriters who create unforgettable songs. Without their artistry, there would be no recorded music, concert experiences, or engaged fans. Everything originates from the song and its creator. We take great pride in our ongoing commitment to recognizing some of the most culturally significant composers in history. This year\u2019s lineup not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres. These songwriters have profoundly impacted the lives of billions of listeners worldwide, and it is our privilege to honor their contributions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe complete list of 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees<\/a>, announced in October, comprised: Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads\u2019 David Byrne, along with Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine and Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go\u2019s, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings of the Guess Who, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America and Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn the performer-songwriter category are Richard Carpenter of the Carpenters (\u201cTop Of The World,\u201d \u201cYesterday Once More\u201d and \u201cGoodbye To Love\u201d), Harry Wayne Casey, aka KC of KC and the Sunshine Band (five Hot 100 No. 1 singles, including \u201cRock Your Baby,\u201d \u201cThat\u2019s The Way (I Like It)\u201d and \u201c(Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty\u201d) and singer-guitarist Boz Scaggs.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe non-performing songwriter category includes disco titan Pete Bellotte (known for his work with Donna Summer on \u201cHot Stuff,\u201d \u201cI Feel Love\u201d and \u201cLove To Love You Baby\u201d), Swedish pop producer Andreas Carlsson (Backstreet Boys\u2019 \u201cI Want It That Way,\u201d NSYNC\u2019s \u201cBye Bye Bye,\u201d Katy Perry\u2019s \u201cWaking Up In Vegas\u201d) and Steve Kipner (Olivia Newton-John\u2019s \u201cPhysical,\u201d Christina Aguilera\u2019s \u201cGenie In A Bottle\u201d), along with longtime Madonna collaborator Patrick Leonard (\u201cLike A Prayer,\u201d \u201cLive To Tell\u201d), Vini Poncia (several Ringo Starr hits and the Ronettes\u2019 \u201cDo I Love You?,\u201d), Martin Page (Starships\u2019 \u201cWe Built This City\u201d), Kenny Nolan (Labelle\u2019s \u201cLady Marmalade\u201d) and the duo Terry Britten and Graham Lyle (Tina Turner\u2019s \u201cWhat\u2019s Love Got To Do With It\u201d).<\/p>\n

\n\tThe complete list of nominees appears below, followed by a selective list of their most significant songs.<\/p>\n

\n\tA songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song. Eligible voting members have until midnight Eastern on Dec. 4 to turn in ballots with their choices of up to three nominees from the songwriter category and up to three from the performing-songwriter category.<\/p>\n

\n\tEstablished in 1969, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond, Phil Collins, R.E.M., Steely Dan, Dean Pitchford, Hillary Lindsey and many more.<\/p>\n