Colombian singer Shakira nominated for 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame
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The gist
Colombian singer Shakira is among the nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame's class of 2027.
The nod recognizes a three-decade songwriting career beyond her Latin pop fame.
Background
Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, musician and dancer (full name Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, born February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla). She built a career in both Spanish- and English-speaking markets and by the early 2000s was one of the most successful Latin American recording artists in the world. The Songwriters Hall of Fame recognizes music creators whose work has made a significant impact on the industry; her nomination comes days after Spotify ranked her the most-listened-to Colombian artist worldwide.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026A Spotify ranking of the top 10 most-listened-to Colombian artists worldwide places Shakira first with roughly 88 million monthly listeners, ahead of J Balvin and Karol G.
- Nov 5, 2026AP reports Shakira is among the nominees for the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame, alongside Lady Gaga, Jack White and Boy George.
- Nov 6, 2026Shakira is confirmed as a nominee for the Hall's class of 2027, alongside Lady Gaga, P!nk, Sia, Jack White and Ne-Yo; the selection lists five representative songs from her catalog: "Hips Don't Lie," "Dai Dai," "Whenever, Wherever," "La Tortura" and "Inevitable."
- date unknownShakira postponed her concert at the Pyramids of Giza for a second time, moving the show from 28 November 2026 to 2 April.
Key terms
- Songwriters Hall of Fame
- A US institution founded in 1969 that honors songwriters and supports new songwriting talent.
- Latin pop
- A pop music subgenre performed mainly in Spanish or Portuguese, blending Latin musical traditions.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- ColombiaOne said the nomination recognizes a career spanning more than three decades as one of Latin America's most internationally successful artists.
- Analysts
- On the Spotify ranking, ColombiaOne said her top position reflects the enduring appeal of a career that has extended far beyond the boundaries of Latin pop.