The 36-year-old singer was honoured in Nashville, with Brad Paisley presenting her induction and Lainey Wilson performing Love Story.

Taylor Swift has made history by becoming the youngest-ever inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, adding another major milestone to her celebrated songwriting career.

The 36-year-old Grammy-winning singer was inducted by country music star Brad Paisley during the annual ceremony at Music City Center in Nashville on Monday. Lainey Wilson performed a stripped-down version of Swift’s hit song Love Story to mark the occasion.

During her acceptance speech, Swift paid tribute to the songwriters who helped shape her career and personal development.

She said songwriters possessed an extraordinary ability to understand human emotions and demonstrate empathy, adding that many had raised and guided her through her formative years.

The Opalite hitmaker also credited Nashville with providing the foundations that allowed her to explore different musical genres, collaborate with artists worldwide and develop her creative style.

Swift described her induction as a tremendous honour, expressing her enduring appreciation for the city’s songwriting community.

For the ceremony, she wore a burgundy velvet mini dress featuring orange and green embroidery.

The evening also featured a humorous exchange with Paisley, whom Swift teased about a tour prank dating back to 2007. She recalled how he had filled her tour bus with thousands of live crickets, leaving her struggling to sleep for months.

Swift’s latest achievement marks her second major songwriting Hall of Fame honour. In June, she was also inducted into the New York-based Songwriters Hall of Fame, further recognising her influence and contributions to the music industry.

Her Nashville induction highlights the songwriting talent that has helped establish her as one of the most influential artists of her generation.