Taylor Swift is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the youngest woman ever to receive the honour. Multiple outlets report that she is 36 at the time of induction, with the ceremony held in New York on Thursday night. Her eligibility follows the Hall of Fame’s rule that artists become eligible 20 years after the release of their first commercial track. Sources identify that first track as “Tim McGraw,” released in June 2006. Several outlets also note that Swift’s induction is part of the Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, which includes other musicians and songwriters. Channel NewsAsia and other reports say that Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette and Walter Afanasieff are among the other inductees. Other coverage highlights that Swift gives a long speech and draws attention at the event, but the central point across reports is her record-setting status as the youngest woman inducted and her achievement aligned with the 20-year eligibility timeline from her debut single.