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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees
The 2026 nominees include diverse artists across multiple genres, with voting closing Dec. 4 to honor songwriters 20 years after their first commercial release.
- This past week, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced nominees including Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan, David Byrne, and Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss.
- Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame annually inducts performers and non-performers, requiring 20 years after a songwriter's first commercial release for eligibility.
- The non-performing ballot features disco songwriter Pete Bellotte, Swedish producer Andreas Carlsson, and Madonna collaborator Patrick Leonard, while performer-songwriters include Richard Carpenter and Harry Wayne Casey.
- Eligible voting members have until midnight Eastern on Dec. 4 to submit ballots, choosing up to three nominees per category; returning nominees include Walter Afanasieff and Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings.
- The Hall's legacy includes inductees such as Elton John and Carole King, highlighting its prestige in recognizing lasting songwriting contributions.
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Among the selected artists, Sarah McLachlan, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley from Kiss are also re-took.
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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026
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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees
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.
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