After building a music catalog that spans 20 years, Taylor Swift was nominated in her first year of eligibility to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, a list that also includes Charlotte Caffey,

The pop superstar would be the first recipient of the organization's Starlight Award to advance to full membership.

Taylor Swift has been nominated for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Alongside Swift, LL Cool J, and David Byrne have been nominated.

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads’ David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class

Swift released her first song, "Tim McGraw," on June 19, 2006, as the lead single from her debut album, Taylor Swift, which was released later that year on October 24, 2006.

David Byrne and Taylor Swift are among the nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 2026 Induction & Awards Gala in New York City. The Hall of Fame honors composers and lyricists whose songs have made an enduring global impact.

The nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class were announced on Thursday, Oct. 23, with big names like Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and David Byrne making the list.