The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a night of surprises and memorable moments, with stars like Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley of KISS, Walter Afanasieff, Terry Britten & Graham Lyle, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart being inducted. Taylor Swift's induction into the full SHOF was historic, marking the first time a recipient of the organization's Hal David Starlight Award has been inducted into the proper Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at Manhattan's Marriott Marquis and was attended by the biggest stars in the music industry.
Alanis Morissette , Kenny Loggins , Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Walter Afanasieff , Terry Britten & Graham Lyle and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart officially inducted into the organization.
Swift’s induction into the full SHOF is historic, marking the first time a recipient of the organization’s Hal David Starlight Award, which honors gifted young songwriters who make a significant impact, has been inducted into the proper Hall of Fame. Swift is also one of the biggest stars on the planet – which meant the audience was in for a few surprises... and a few things you could have seen a mile away.
In the latter category was the mob scene surrounding Manhattan’s Marriott Marquis, where the ceremony took place on Thursday (June 11) night. With heightened security and the inevitable lookie-loos milling around, entering the SHOF felt like penetrating a Times Square fortress.
But once inside, the surprises more than rewarded the effort, with Swift bringing out anat Billboard’s Indie Live event at Blue Note Jazz Club on Wednesday – was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award, which Swift received 16 years earlier. John Fogerty, who is already in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, was honored with the organization’s highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award.
From marvelous medleys to candid stories, check out the best moments from the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony
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