Pop superstar Taylor Swift will be inducted Thursday into the Songwriters Hall of Fame during a gala in New York, recognizing some of her hits such as "Love Story" or "Blank Space."

The 36-year-old singer thus becomes the second youngest person to receive this recognition, surpassed only by Stevie Wonder, who was 32, and joins a list of artists that also includes Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey, Pharrell Williams, and Paul Simon.

Swift's musical career dates back to 2006, when she released her first single "Tim McGraw," part of her debut album. Since then, she has released a total of twelve albums, the most recent being "The Life of a Showgirl" (2025).

Throughout her career, she has won 14 Grammy Awards and has established herself as the first and only person to win the Grammy for Album of the Year four times: in 2024 with "Midnights," in 2021 with "Folklore," in 2016 with "1989," and in 2010 with "Fearless."

Her songwriting has been acclaimed by both critics and her fans, the "Swifties," and the lyrics of her third studio album, "Speak Now," were written solely by her.

The singer paid tribute to her artistic career in 2023 and 2024 with "The Eras Tour," a global tour in which she performed many of her songs and grossed more than $2 billion from ticket sales.

Back in 2010, she became the youngest winner of the Songwriters Hall of Fame's (SHOF) Hal David Award, given to artists the jury committee considers to have great promise.

With her induction into the SHOF, Swift can aspire to the institution's top award, the Johnny Mercer Award, dedicated to "a songwriter or songwriters who have established a record of outstanding creative works."

Key songs by the artist: "All Too Well" and "Blank Space"

At tonight's gala, being held at the luxurious Marriott Marquis hotel in Manhattan, several "key" Swift songs will be highlighted: "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)," "Blank Space," "Anti-Hero," "Love Story," and "The Last Great American Dynasty."

Alongside Swift, joining the Hall of Fame today are Walter Afanasieff, composer of "All I Want For Christmas Is You"; Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, creators of "What's Love Got To Do With It"; and Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the band KISS.

Also recognized will be Kenny Loggins, known for the song "Footloose"; Alanis Morissette, with songs such as "You Oughta Know"; and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, creator of the hits "Umbrella," performed by Rihanna, and "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé.

"This year's selection not only features iconic songs but also celebrates unity across diverse genres. These songwriters have had a profound impact on the lives of billions of listeners worldwide," SHOF president Nile Rodgers said in a statement.

The event will also feature the presence and performances of other artists such as Dallas Austin, Sombr, Madison Cunningham, Brandi Carlile, and Billy Corgan.