7 ASCAP Hitmakers Chosen for 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for its 2026 class, and 7 ASCAP songwriters came out on top! This collection of celebrated chart-toppers has written beloved songs that span the genre spectrum, from pop smashes to R&B classics, pump-your-fists rock anthems to alt-rock bangers.

See below for the ASCAP songwriting legends joining the Song Hall and a selection of their biggest hits. The induction ceremony takes place on June 11, 2026 in New York City.  

 

NON-PERFORMING SONGWRITERS

Walter Afanasieff - All I Want For Christmas Is You * My All * Hero * Love Will Survive * One Sweet Day

Terry Britten - What’s Love Got To Do With It * We Don’t Need Another Hero * Typical Male * Devil Woman * I Should Have Known Better  

Christopher “Tricky” Stewart - Umbrella * Single Ladies * Obsessed * Just Fine * Break My Soul  

 

PERFORMING SONGWRITERS

Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know * Ironic * Hand in My Pocket * Thank U * Uninvited *

 

Kenny Loggins - Danny’s Song * Footloose * Celebrate Me Home * Return to Pooh Corner * What A Fool Believes

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS - Rock and Roll All Nite * I Love It Loud * Calling Dr. Love * Shout It Out Loud * Christine 16

 

See the full list of inductees at SongHall.org.