The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the roster of presenters and performers for its 2026 Induction and Awards Dinner.
Dallas Austin; Tamar Braxton; Kylie Cantrall; Brandi Carlile; Billy Corgan; Madison Cunningham; Taylor Dayne; Gavin DeGraw; Steve Miller; Jeremy Renner; Nile Rodgers; Johnny Rzeznik; Sheléa; SistaStrings; and Sombr will present and/or perform at the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner, slated for June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
Inductees at this year's event include songwriting icons Walter Afanasieff; Terry Britten and Graham Lyle; Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS; Kenny Loggins; Alanis Morissette; Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Taylor Swift.
Four-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter RAYE will be the 2026 recipient of the eminent Hal David Starlight Award. The award is gifted to young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry with their original songs.
John Fogerty will be the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Johnny Mercer Award.
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