Donna Summer Is Now in the Songwriters Hall of Fame

""It's important to me because I know how important it was for Donna," said Summer's husband, Bruce Sudano, in a statement about the induction. "With all the accolades that she received over her career, being respected as a songwriter was always the thing that she felt was overlooked. So for her to be accepted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame I know that she's very happy somewhere.""

"Summer began her career in the blues rock group Crow before reinventing her sound alongside producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. Byt the 1970s she had become a dance-floor staple, thanks to disco hits including "Love to Love You Baby," "I Feel Love," and "Last Dance," among others. Summer went on to sell more than 150 million records in her lifetime and earned four No. 1 singles on the Hot 100."

Donna Summer received a posthumous induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in Los Angeles. Her husband, Bruce Sudano, said she felt songwriting recognition had been overlooked and would be pleased by the honor. Summer began in the blues rock group Crow and later reinvented her sound with producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte. By the 1970s she became a disco staple with hits such as "Love to Love You Baby," "I Feel Love," and "Last Dance." She sold more than 150 million records and earned four No. 1 singles on the Hot 100. The Hall of Fame announced 2026 nominees including Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, and David Byrne, with Bellotte on the non-performer list.

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