Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTaylor Swift has made history by becoming the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (Getty)Pop superstar Taylor Swift has made history by becoming the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame at the age of 36. Swift credited her family's sacrifice and dedication for her success, with film director Steven Spielberg delivering a surprise introduction. The gala also celebrated Kiss's Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette, and Kenny Loggins.Additional accolades included the Johnny Mercer Award for John Fogerty and the Hal David Starlight Award for British singer-songwriter RAYE, who used her speech to advocate for songwriters receiving a share of master royalties.Carole King, Paul Simon and Elton John are all previous inductees. In fullTaylor Swift makes history as youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of FameThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Taylor Swift makes history with Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTaylor Swift has made history by becoming the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (Getty)Pop superstar Taylor Swift has made history by becoming the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame at the age of 36. Swift credited her family's sacrifice and dedication for her success, with film director Steven Spielberg delivering a surprise introduction. The gala also celebrated Kiss's Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette, and Kenny Loggins.Additional accolades included the Johnny Mercer Award for John Fogerty and the Hal David Starlight Award for British singer-songwriter RAYE, who used her speech to advocate for songwriters receiving a share of master royalties.Carole King, Paul Simon and Elton John are all previous inductees. In fullTaylor Swift makes history as youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of FameThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
