Songwriters Hall of Fame Names 2027 Nominees
Lady Gaga, Shakira, Pink and dozens of other songwriters and performers are among the nominees for the 2027 class.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Pop
The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its 2027 class of nominees, which includes Lady Gaga, Shakira, Pink, Boy George, Jack White, Sia, Vince Gill, Ne-Yo, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. Eligible voting members have until December 14 to submit their ballots.
Why it matters
The Hall of Fame recognizes songwriters whose work has shaped popular music, and its annual classes spotlight both performing artists and behind-the-scenes writers. The nomination slate gives voters a chance to honor a broad range of genres and eras.
Eligibility requires 20 years since a song's first commercial release, and voting members may choose up to three nominees per category. Final selections will be made from the ballots due December 14, with the inductees to be revealed in early 2027.
The players
Songwriters Hall of Fame
A New York-based organization founded in 1969 that honors songwriters and recognizes their contributions to popular music.
Lady Gaga
A pop singer and songwriter known for hits across multiple decades and genres, now nominated for songwriting recognition.
Shakira
A Colombian singer and songwriter whose global hits have made her one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time.
The details
The 2027 slate includes performing artists such as Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, along with non-performing songwriters including Dan Wilson, Toni Wine, Kandi Burruss and will.i.am. Tom Douglas is also nominated as a songwriter.
Timeline
1969: Songwriters Hall of Fame established.
2026: Taylor Swift and others inducted in the 2026 class.
December 14, 2026: Deadline for voting members to submit 2027 ballots.
Early 2027: 2027 inductees to be announced.
Industry Dynamics
The Songwriters Hall of Fame, established in 1969, has built its reputation by honoring writers alongside performers, a dual focus that the 2027 slate continues. Its inclusion of artists across pop, rock, country and hip-hop reflects how the recording industry has long blurred the line between writing and performing.
Fans can follow the 2027 class as the ballot closes December 14 and the inductees are revealed in early 2027. The announcement is a useful guide to which songwriters and performers are receiving industry recognition this cycle.
The takeaway
Songwriting recognition often arrives decades after a song's release, and the Hall's 20-year eligibility rule reflects that long view. Readers interested in the genre can use the nominee list as a guide to influential writers across eras.
What happens next
Eligible voting members must submit their 2027 ballots by December 14, 2026, and the 2027 inductees will be announced in early 2027.
Further reading
Explore more pop music coverage to see how the genre's songwriters and performers are shaping the industry today.
