Songwriters Hall of Fame to induct Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette and Kiss

The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees, including Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette, Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Kenny Loggins and producer Tricky Stewart; the induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has revealed its class of 2026, naming performers and non-performers who will be formally inducted at a ceremony later this year. The announcement highlights contributors from multiple popular music genres and notes several artists and writers with long commercial histories. Key details: - The announced 2026 inductees include Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette, Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Kenny Loggins, and producer/songwriter Christopher "Tricky" Stewart. - Non-performer inductees this year include the songwriting duo Terry Britten and Graham Lyle. - Producer Walter Afanasieff, previously nominated in 2025, is listed as an inductee for 2026. - The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City. - Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers commented on the central role of songwriters in recorded music and live performance. Summary: The 2026 class brings together writers and performers from pop, rock, R&B and soft rock and recognizes long-standing commercial songwriting careers. The process will culminate with the June 11 induction ceremony in New York City.