Taylor Swift, 37, has become the youngest female artist ever to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, in recognition of her prolific career writing numerous hit songs.

On January 21, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Taylor Swift as one of this year’s inductees. She is the second-youngest honoree in the award’s history; the record for the youngest inductee belongs to Stevie Wonder, who was inducted in 1983 at the age of 33.

Founded in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame honors artists who have written a substantial number of commercially successful songs. According to international media outlets, Taylor Swift meets these criteria thanks to a catalog of major hits throughout her career, including Blank Space, Anti-Hero, and Love Story. Her latest album, The Life of a Show Girl, became the best-selling album in its first week of release, based on Luminate data dating back to 1991.

The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 11 at the Marriott Marquis. Alongside Taylor Swift, this year’s honorees include Kenny Loggins, Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, songwriter Walter Afanasieff, Kiss members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, and producer Christopher “Tricky” Stewart.

The organization will also pay tribute to the songwriters behind iconic tracks such as All I Want for Christmas Is You, Hand in My Pocket, Rock and Roll All Nite, What’s Love Got to Do With It, Footloose, Single Ladies, and Taylor Swift’s All Too Well (10 Minute Version). Additional special award recipients will be announced in the coming weeks.

In a statement released on January 21, Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers said he was extremely proud of the organization’s long-standing commitment to honoring songwriters with profound cultural influence. “The music industry is built on the extraordinary talent of songwriters—the creators of timeless songs. Without their artistic gifts, there would be no recordings, concerts, or devoted fans. Everything begins with the songs and the people who write them,” he said.

Born in 1989, Taylor Swift debuted in 2006 and quickly rose to prominence, once earning the nickname “America’s country music princess.” To date, she has won 14 Grammy Awards, 30 VMAs, and headlined massive tours such as The Eras Tour. In 2023, she was named Person of the Year by TIME. In November 2024, she ranked second on Billboard’s list of the 25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century. In late September 2025, the Recording Industry Association of America announced that she became the first and only female artist to sell over 100 million albums. According to Forbes, Swift’s net worth currently stands at $1.6 billion.