Taylor Swift, Kiss’ Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
Swift’s songwriting has undeniably formed modern pop music tendencies — and she or he’ll little doubt deliver further consideration to this yr’s new class.
Kiss founders Simmons and Stanley — recent off the band’s farewell — can even be acknowledged for his or her glam rock classics “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “I Love It Loud.”
In addition to Swift, Simmons and Stanley, nominees this yr embody the gentle rock legend Loggins (“Footloose,” “Danny’s Song”), the alt-rock icon Morissette (“You Oughta Know,” “Ironic”) and the game-changing R&B songwriter, producer and rapper Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, greatest recognized for work like Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” and “Break My Soul.”
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony might be held June 11 in New York City.
The Hall yearly inducts performers and nonperformers alike. This yr, the latter class contains the duo Terry Britten and Graham Lyle (Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”)
It’s additionally not unusual for performers to achieve entry after a number of nominations. Walter Afanasieff, who helped Mariah Carey along with her smash “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” was beforehand nominated within the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame class. He did not make the reduce then, however this yr, might be inducted.
“The 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,” Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers mentioned in an announcement. “This year’s lineup not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres.”
The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor these creating common music. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the primary industrial launch of a track.
Some already within the corridor embody Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond, Phil Collins, R.E.M., Steely Dan, Dean Pitchford, Hillary Lindsey and Timbaland.
The 2025 class included George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers, Ashley Gorley, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, The Beach Boys’ Mike Love and Tony Macaulay.
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