Saralnama12 music legends including Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among the nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame. The list features a mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators. Other nominees include members of The Go-Go's, The Guess Who, America, and Kiss. Non-performer nominees include disco songwriter Pete Bellotte and Madonna collaborator Patrick Leonard. Voting members have until to submit their choices. The Hall honors those who create popular music. Songwriters qualify for induction 20 years after their first commercial song release. The 2026 inductees will be announced in early 2026. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 12 music legends including Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among the nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame
- The list features a mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators
- Other nominees include members of The Go-Go's, The Guess Who, America, and Kiss