Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette, Kiss members, more get into Songwriters Hall of FameTaylor Swift, Kenny Loggins and Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inducteesByMARIA SHERMAN AP music writerJanuary 21, 2026, 9:28 AMNew York -- New York (AP) — 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.”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 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held June 11 in New York City. 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.”)Minneapolis ICE shooting updates: Over 3,000 arrested in Minnesota, DHS saysJan 18, 2:39 PMMinneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Subpoenas served to Gov. Walz, Mayor FreyJan 20, 7:48 PMTrump tells Norway he no longer has 'obligation to think purely of Peace'Jan 19, 9:54 AMIt's also not uncommon for performers to gain entry after multiple nominations.
