Taylor Swift to Be Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

"Two decades after releasing "Tim McGraw," Taylor Swift is now the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame unveiled its 2026 class on CBS Mornings today, adding Swift to its list on her first year of eligibility. The five songs she submitted to show her breadth of talent and evolution as a songwriter were "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)," "Anti-Hero," "Blank Space," "Love Story," and "The Last Great American Dynasty.""

"The full class spans genres and features modern geniuses who are making it in early alongside stalwarts of the industry who have scored hits over the course of decades. Along with Swift, household names who made it in include Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss, who are being inducted together. Founding band members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss were not included in the Hall of Fame, though they did write some Kiss songs. Notably, Criss wrote the band's top-ten classic "Beth.""

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026, entering on her first year of eligibility. She submitted five songs to showcase her range: "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)," "Anti-Hero," "Blank Space," "Love Story," and "The Last Great American Dynasty." The 2026 class spans genres and eras, including Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss, and inductees Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins. Founding Kiss members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss were not included, though Criss wrote the top-ten classic "Beth." Career songwriters honored include Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, and Walter Afanasieff.

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