"In addition to Swift, Simmons and Stanley, nominees this year include the soft 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, best known for work like Rihanna's "Umbrella," Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" and "Break My Soul.""
""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,""
"The Hall annually inducts performers and nonperformers alike. This year, the latter category includes the duo Terry Britten and Graham Lyle (Tina Turner's "What's Love Got To Do With It.") It's also not uncommon for performers to gain entry after multiple nominations. Walter Afanasieff, who helped Mariah Carey with her smash "All I Want for Christmas Is You," was previously nominated in the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame class. He didn't make the cut then, but this year, will be inducted."
Taylor Swift, Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins are the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees. Simmons and Stanley are recognized for glam rock classics "Rock and Roll All Nite" and "I Love It Loud." Loggins is noted for "Footloose" and "Danny's Song," Morissette for "You Oughta Know" and "Ironic," and Tricky Stewart for production and songwriting on hits including Rihanna's "Umbrella," Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" and "Break My Soul." The induction ceremony will be held June 11 in New York City. The Hall inducts performers and nonperformers; Terry Britten and Graham Lyle join the nonperformer category, and Walter Afanasieff will be inducted after a prior nomination.
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