Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at the age of 36.
Other members of this year's class include Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, and Walter Afanasieff.
Following an introduction from Steven Spielberg, Swift delivered a lengthy speech in which she thanked her family. She also encouraged artists to trust their human intuition in an industry driven by data.
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift Enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame With Tears, Jokes and a Warning
Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift is youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame, at 36
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame