NEW YORK — Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 11, during a ceremony recognizing her contributions to music, according to organizers.
The organization said Swift, 36, became eligible for induction under its rule that artists qualify 20 years after the release of their first commercial song. Swift’s first commercial release, “Tim McGraw,” was released in June 2006.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame said Swift surpassed the previous record for youngest female inductee, held by Carole Bayer Sager, who was 43 when she was inducted in 1987. The organization said Stevie Wonder remains the youngest inductee overall, at age 32 in 1983.
Swift’s official Hall of Fame biography cited her songwriting versatility across country, pop, and folk genres and described her work as spanning multiple musical styles over her career.
Swift has released 12 studio albums and has received 14 Grammy Awards, including four Album of the Year awards, according to award records.
Also inducted at the ceremony were members of the band KISS, including Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, and producer Walter Afanasieff, among others.
Organizers said a total of nine songwriters were inducted this year.
Swift is also the female artist with the most songs reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, according to Billboard data.