Taylor Swift just made history.
The 36-year-old singer became the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 2026 Hall of Fame induction and awards ceremony held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Thursday.
In her acceptance speech, Swift tearfully thanked her family, including her parents, Scott and Andrea Swift, and brother Austin Swift, for “uprooting their lives” to move from Pennsylvania to Nashville to support her music career.
“It’s because of you that I’m here tonight,” she added.
Additionally, she is the first artist to receive full membership in 2026, 20 years after the release of her debut single “Tim McGraw,” from winning SHOF’s prestigious Hal David Starlight Award (2010).
Artists with notable song catalogs are eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame 20 years after the song’s first commercial release.
Swift’s major songs recognized by SHOF include “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version),” “Blank Space,” “Anti-Hero,” “Love Story,” and “The Last Great American Princess.”
The songwriter has previously revealed that many of her best ideas come to her “in the middle of the night when I’m trying to fall asleep” when inspiration strikes.
In a 2019 interview on “CBS Sunday Morning,” she said, “I had an idea, and I thought, ‘Well, I’m not tired anyway,’ and I just kind of wandered over here (to the piano).”
Other inductees this year include Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the rock band KISS, Alanis Morissette, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Walter Afanasyev, Terry Britten, Graham Lyle and Kenny Loggins.
“The music industry is built on the incredible talent of songwriters who create unforgettable songs,” SHOF President Nile Rodgers explained in a January press release. “Without their artistry, there would be no recorded music, no concert experiences, and no dedicated fans. It all comes from the songs and their creators.”
“We take great pride in our ongoing commitment to honoring some of the most culturally significant composers in history,” the statement continued. “This year’s lineup not only showcases iconic songs, but also celebrates unity across genres. These songwriters have had a profound impact on the lives of billions of listeners around the world, and it’s our honor to honor their contributions.”
Swift’s induction into SHOF comes just weeks before she and fiancé Travis Kelce tie the knot in the Big Apple.
Page Six exclusively reported earlier this month that the singer and fellow 36-year-old NFL star will say “I do” at Madison Square Garden over the weekend of July 3.
“Everyone has been sworn to secrecy,” one source said, while another pointed out that “with billions” they could easily turn a garden-like space into a “wedding venue.”
The iconic indoor arena, home to the New York Knicks basketball team and New York Rangers hockey team, as well as numerous concerts and events, has a special place in Swift’s heart.
The “Welcome to New York” singer has performed there eight times: once on the 2009 “Fearless” tour, twice on the “Speak Now” tour, and four times on the Z100 Jingle Ball.
Swift was most recently at the arena Wednesday night to witness the Knicks defeat the Spurs 107-106 in one of the most historic upsets in NBA Finals history. All eyes were on her as she sat in the Garden’s iconic celebrity row, alongside A-listers like Esthe, Alana Haim, Mariska Hargitay, Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, Hailey Bieber and several other A-listers.
Representatives for MSG did not respond to repeated requests for comment from Page Six.
