"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 shaped contemporary pop music trends and she'll no doubt bring extra attention to this year's new class. Kiss founders Simmons and Stanley fresh off the band's farewell will also be recognized for their glam rock classics Rock and Roll All Nite and I Love It Loud."
"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."
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts Taylor Swift, Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher Tricky Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins. Simmons and Stanley will be 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 is noted for 'You Oughta Know' and 'Ironic.' Tricky Stewart is known for producing Rihanna's 'Umbrella,' Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and 'Break My Soul.' The ceremony will be held June 11 in New York City. The Hall honors both performers and nonperformers and highlights the foundational role of songwriters in the music industry.
Read at www.courant.com
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