Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36, placing her among the youngest songwriters ever to receive the honor. The organization announced on January 21, 2026, that the “Blank Space” hitmaker will be formally inducted during its annual Induction and Awards Gala on June 11, 2026. The Songwriters Hall of Fame was founded in 1969, with its first induction class honored in 1970.
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To qualify for induction, a songwriter must have released their first commercial song at least 20 years ago. The “All Too Well” songwriter met that requirement in 2026, as her debut single “Tim McGraw” was released in June 2006. She previously received the Hall’s Hal David Starlight Award in 2010, which recognizes emerging songwriting talent. Taylor Swift is the first recipient of that award to later advance to full membership.
Taylor Swift selected five songs from her discography to represent her songwriting career for her nomination into the Songwriters Hall of Fame:
“All Too Well (10 Minute Version)”
“Blank Space”
“Anti-Hero”
“Love Story”
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With her induction, Taylor Swift also becomes eligible for the Johnny Mercer Award, the Hall’s highest honor. If she receives it within the next 15 years, she would become the youngest recipient in history. That record is currently held by Billy Joel, who was honored at age 52 in 2001. The youngest inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame overall remains Stevie Wonder, who joined the Hall in 1989 at age 32.
