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Taylor Swift Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in Custom Givenchy

award · 2026-06-12

At just 36 years old, Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever to enter the Songwriters Hall of Fame, breaking a record previously held by Stevie Wonder at 33. The honor was presented to her by Steven Spielberg. For this special event, she wore a stunning black Givenchy gown designed by Sarah Burton, featuring a strapless corset, a draped waist, and a thigh-high slit. Her accessories included citrine diamond drop earrings, a ruby and diamond ring from Amrapali, and her engagement ring from Kindred Lubeck. With her hair in a tousled bun and her signature red lipstick, she delivered a heartfelt 21-minute speech. Other inductees included Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins, while RAYE received the Hal David Starlight Award.

Key facts

  • Taylor Swift inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
  • Youngest female artist inducted; second only to Stevie Wonder (33)
  • Inducted by Steven Spielberg
  • Wore custom black corseted Givenchy by Sarah Burton
  • Gown features strapless boned corset, draped waist, thigh-high slit, demi-train
  • Accessories: Mindi Mond earrings, Amrapali ring, Kindred Lubeck engagement ring
  • Sombr performed 'Cardigan' and 'Dear John'
  • Other inductees: Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Graham Lyle, Terry Britten, Walter Afanasieff
  • RAYE received Hal David Starlight Award
  • Travis Kelce attended but did not walk red carpet

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Songwriters Hall of Fame
  • Givenchy
  • Amrapali

Locations

  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Nashville

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