Taylor Swift is to be inducted into the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the youngest honoree ever to receive the distinction at 36. After nearly two decades of writing chart-topping songs across multiple genres, her influence on modern music has earned her a place alongside legends such as Alanis Morissette and Gene Simmons.
To qualify for induction, a songwriter’s first commercially released song must be at least 20 years old. Swift reached that milestone with her debut single 'Tim McGraw,' which first hit radio stations in June 2006. The official ceremony will be held on June 11 in New York City.
Throughout her career, Taylor Swift has shattered countless records–from becoming the youngest artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year in 2010, to securing the award for a record-setting fourth time in 2024. Over the years, she has set and even broken her own records as she continues to produce music at a phenomenal rate.
To take a look at all the times Taylor Swift has broken records in her career, click through the following gallery.