Taylor Swift kept her busy week going as she became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 11.

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

Taylor Swift has brought new eyes to this year’s ceremony and undeniably shaped contemporary pop music trends with her songwriting.

Taylor Swift, KISS, Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins among the legends recognized at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala June 11 in New York.

Taylor Swift made history at the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday night. During the gala held in New York City, the Opalite hitmaker was inducted into the prestigious institution.

Swift was so excited to be involved that she was at the movie’s premiere on Tuesday, June 9, and she even brought along her original VHS tape of the movie with her. That’s a very Swift thing to do. She even asked “Toy Story” star and longstanding actor Tom Hanks to autograph the VHS for her.

Taylor Swift walked the red carpet at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala in New York. At 36, she's the youngest woman to be inducted. (June 11)

Taylor Swift just hit the red carpet for the Songwriters Hall of Fame looking absolutely dazzling ... and a far cry from her going bonkers last night at the Knicks game. 🎥| Taylor has arrived to